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The correct answer is Option 2: Tansen. Tansen is one of the most renowned classical musicians in Indian history. He was an instrumental figure in the popularization of the Dhrupad style, a genre in Hindustani classical music.
Let`s look at the other options.
Option 1: Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior. While Raja Man Singh was indeed a significant patron of the arts, including music, he himself did not introduce or popularize Dhrupad form of music.
Option 3: Naik Gopal. Naik Gopal was a notable musician, but he was not associated with the introduction or popularization of the Dhrupad form of music.
Option 4: Shaikh Bahauddin of Barnawa. Shaikh Bahauddin was a scholar and a Sufi saint but there`s no historical evidence associating him with the Dhrupad style.
Hence, Tansen is credited with the introduction and popularization of the Dhrupad form of music.