Purandara Dasa's lifespan is which of the following?

Purandara Dasa's lifespan is which of the following?

• A. 1564 to 1644
• B. 1484 to 1564
• C. 1400 to 1500
• D. 1520 to 1600

Answer: (B)

Purandara Dasa is traditionally dated to the late 15th and mid-16th centuries, commonly given as 1484 to 1564. This window places him in the Vijayanagara-era context when Carnatic music pedagogy began taking shape, and it matches biographical sources that describe his life and work as a teacher who organized foundational lessons for students. The other date ranges would place his life in centuries that don’t align with these historical records, making them inconsistent with the well-established timeline of his contributions.

Purandara Dasa is traditionally dated to the late 15th and mid-16th centuries, commonly given as 1484 to 1564. This window places him in the Vijayanagara-era context when Carnatic music pedagogy began taking shape, and it matches biographical sources that describe his life and work as a teacher who organized foundational lessons for students. The other date ranges would place his life in centuries that don’t align with these historical records, making them inconsistent with the well-established timeline of his contributions.