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
Who is widely revered as the 'Pitamaha' (Grandfather) of Carnatic Music for standardizing its teaching systems during the Vijayanagara era?
A. Shyama Shastri
B. Purandaradasa
C. Muthuswami Dikshitar
D. Tyagaraja
Answer: Option B
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.
Which prominent French physician and traveler stayed in India for over a decade, serving briefly at Aurangzeb's court, and wrote 'Travels in the Mughal Empire'?
Explanation:
Francois Bernier was a trained French physician who lived in India from 1656 to 1668, serving Dara Shikoh and later Aurangzeb's court, providing critical observations on Mughal society.
Explanation:
Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud (Chirag-e-Dehlvi) was the chief disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, working to keep the Chishti tradition alive in Delhi during difficult political times.
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