Question
Download Solution PDFThe origin of ‘Carnatic music’ is related to which of the following Dynasties?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Vijayanagar
Key Points
- Vijayanagar Dynasty:-
- The Vijayanagara Empire was a South Indian dynasty based in the Deccan Plateau region.
- Established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Sangama Dynasty, the empire lasted until 1646, although its power declined after a major military defeat in 1565 by the Deccan sultanates.
- The empire is named after its capital city of Vijayanagara, whose remains surround present-day Hampi, now a World Heritage Site in Karnataka, India.
- The Vijayanagara Empire was divided into various eras based on the ruling dynasty: Sangama Dynasty (1336–1485), Saluva Dynasty (1485–1505), Tuluva Dynasty (1505–1570), and the Aravidu Dynasty (1570–1646).
- The origin of ‘Carnatic music’ is related to this Dynasty.
Additional Information
- Bahmani Sultanate:-
- It is also called the Bahmanid Empire.
- It was a Muslim state in Deccan, India that lasted from 1347 to 1527.
- The Sultanate was founded by Alauddin Bahman Shah, a rebel officer who revolted against the Delhi Sultanate ruled by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq.
- After gaining independence, Alauddin took the title of 'Bahman Shah', which led to the dynasty being named "Bahmani".
- Chola Dynasty:-
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It was a Tamil dynasty that ruled primarily in southern India until the 13th century.
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It was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the world's history.
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The earliest datable references to the Chola are in inscriptions from the 3rd century BCE, left by Ashoka, of the Maurya Empire, and the dynasty continued to rule over varying territory until the 13th century CE.
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Pandya Dynasty:-
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It was also referred to as the Pandyas, an ancient Tamil dynasty that ruled extensive territories, at times including the large regions of South India, from their home base in Madurai.
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Historical records of the Pandyas trace back to the 3rd century BCE and they have been prominently referenced in the ancient Sangam Literature of the Tamil people.
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