Tansen originally named Ramtanu Pandey, was among the greatest musical geniuses of medieval India. He served in the court of Emperor Akbar, who included him among his Navratnas (Nine Gems). Tansen composed numerous ragas and improved many existing ones, influencing the development of Hindustani classical music. Legends describe his extraordinary abilities, such as lighting lamps with Raga Deepak or bringing rain with Megh Malhar. Akbar admired him greatly and granted him high status, wealth and respect. Tansen’s contributions laid the foundation for classical music traditions that continue in India to this day.