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Indian Musicology

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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: C

Concept Musicological treatises in medieval India were essential for classifying the evolving systems of Ragas and Talas in both Northern and Southern traditions.

Explanation Pundarika Vittala was a 16th-century musician from Karnataka who moved to the North. His famous work 'Raagmala' (alongside *Sadragacandrodayam*) attempted to reconcile Carnatic and Hindustani systems.

Logical Breakup
Option C is Correct: Pundarik Vitala - Raagmala is the only correctly matched pair.
Mismatches: Rana Kumbha wrote *Sangeetraj* (not Bhavbhatta). Pandit Bhavbhatta authored *Anup Sangeet Vilas*. Ustad Chand Khan was a master of the Delhi Gharana but did not write *Ragachandrika*.

Active Recall

Question

Who authored the monumental musical work Sangeetraj?

Answer

Rana Kumbha of Mewar, a great scholar-king and Veena player.

Core Insight

Pundarika Vittala is a crucial bridge figure in Indian music history, as his works influenced the classification of Ragas across both regional traditions.

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