Who among the following kings had given patronage to Tansen before Akbar?

1. A

   Raja Ramchandra Singh of Bhata

   Before joining Akbar’s court, Tansen (Ramtanu Pandey / Miyan Tansen) was patronised by Raja Ramchandra Singh of Bhata (Rewa / Baghelkhand). That is the official key.

2. B

   Rajbahadur of Malwa

   Rajbahadur of Malwa is not the documented pre-Akbar patron of Tansen in this question.

3. C

   Uday Singh of Mewar

   Udai Singh of Mewar is not Tansen’s earlier patron in the standard biography used here.

4. D

   Muzaffar Shah of Gujarat

   Muzaffar Shah of Gujarat is unrelated to Tansen’s Rewa period.

Summary. Official key is (a). Tansen served Raja Ramchandra of Bhata (Rewa) before Akbar summoned him to the Mughal court.