Q. Who is regarded as the father of Indian Classical Music?

A
Sarangadeva
B
Viswamitra
C
Narada
D
Kanada
Solution:

The roots of the classical music of India are found in the Vedic literature of Hinduism and the ancient Natyashastra, the classic Sanskrit text on performance arts by Bharata Muni. The 13th century Sanskrit text Sangita-Ratnakara of Sarangadeva is regarded as the definitive text by both the Hindustani music and the Carnatic music traditions.

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