Multiple choice general knowledge

------------- is credited with having founded today's Carnatic Music

  1. Purandaradasa

  2. P. Kalinga Rao

  3. Shimoga subbanna

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Purandaradasa, a 15th-century composer and saint, is widely recognized as the founding father of Carnatic classical music. He established the foundational structure of Carnatic music through his vast compositional output, including the creation of basic gitams (lessons) for beginners. His systematic approach to teaching and composition laid the groundwork for the Carnatic music tradition that continues today.

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