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Who composed the famous set of 'Nottu Swaras'?

  1. Tyagaraja

  2. Purandara Dasa

  3. Muthuswami Dikshitar

  4. Syama Sastri
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Explanation

Muthuswami Dikshitar composed the famous 'Nottu Swaras' - Western melody-based compositions without gamakas. These include 'Vatapi Ganapatim' and other pieces. Tyagaraja, Purandara Dasa, and Syama Sastri did not compose Nottu Swaras - Dikshitar is specifically credited with this innovation blending Western and Indian musical elements.

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