Who is widely revered as the 'Pitamaha' (Grandfather) of Carnatic Music for standardizing its teaching systems during the Vijayanagara era? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who is widely revered as the 'Pitamaha' (Grandfather) of Carnatic Music for standardizing its teaching systems during the Vijayanagara era?

A. Muthuswami Dikshitar

B. Tyagaraja

C. Shyama Shastri

D. Purandaradasa

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Purandaradasa (1484–1564), a Haridasa saint, formulated the foundational lessons of Carnatic music (Svaravalis and Alankaras) that are still taught today.

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