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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Medieval History
Question

Who among the following Rajput rulers is known to have written a book on music ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Rana Kumbha

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rana Kumbha”.
Maharana Kumbha, a ruler of Mewar in Rajasthan, wrote several treatises on music, including Sangeet Raj, Sangeet Mimansa, Sangeet Ratnakar, and Shudprabandha.

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