RAJA MANSINGH TOMAR MUSIC & ARTS UNIVERSITY

The present University, Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University, Gwalior is a befitting tribute to a generous and music loving ruler Raja Mansingh Tomar (1486-1518) because the king always promoted the ancient Indian Art and during his period there was tremendous progress in Music and Sculpture. Raja Mansingh Tomar comprehended the importance of Music and Arts and holds the credit for developing the art of dance. He provided patronage to sculpture, art of engraving, drawing and painting and the ancient Indian Culture. The present university symbolizes the great effort of Raja Mansingh Tomar for the learning of art and music in India. The great musicians like Tansen and Baiju Bawra had their music education at sangeet Vidhyapeeth Gwalior opened by Raja Mansingh Tomar. Gwalior Gharana is the oldest of gharanas of music. So looking into the historical and cultural heritage of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Govt. Started the present University in the Sweet monuments of Raja Mansingh Tomar at..

Primary location: Gwalior India