It is said that South Indian Music, as known today, flourished in ______ the capital city of the Yadavas in the middle ages.
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Correct answer: C
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Correct Answer:
Option 3: Deogiri
Explanation:
During the medieval period, South Indian (Carnatic) music developed in Devagiri, the capital of the Yadava dynasty. Here, art, music, and literature received patronage. Artists were encouraged in the royal courts, which fostered the evolution of the Carnatic music tradition. Subsequently, it spread across the entire South India region.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: Hampi is associated with Vijayanagara.
Option 2: Kaveripattanam was an ancient port.
Option 3: Correct Answer.
Option 4: Bidar is associated with the Bahmani Sultanate.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: What is Carnatic music?
Answer: South Indian music
Question: What was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire?
Answer: Hampi
Question: Where was the Bahmani Empire located?
Answer: The Deccan
Question: Where did the Yadava dynasty rule?
Answer: Devagiri