Who is the composer of ‘Rukmani Vivah’?

Tau Sangi
Kavi Saminath
Haridas
Dayal Das

The correct answer is: A. Tau Sangi

Tau Sangi was a 16th-century Indian musician and composer. He is best known for his compositions in the Dhrupad style of Hindustani classical music. His most famous composition is Rukmani Vivah, a Dhrupad bandish (composition) on the theme of the marriage of Rukmani, the heroine of the Mahabharata.

Tau Sangi was born in the village of Sangi in the state of Rajasthan. He was a disciple of the famous Dhrupad singer Haridas. Tau Sangi was a master of the Dhrupad style of singing. He was known for his powerful voice and his ability to improvise. He was also a gifted composer. His compositions are characterized by their complex rhythmic structure and their use of melismatic singing.

Tau Sangi’s compositions have been performed by many famous Dhrupad singers, including Amir Khan, Kesarbai Kerkar, and Mallikarjun Mansur. His compositions are still performed today and are considered to be some of the finest examples of the Dhrupad style of music.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • A. Tau Sangi is the correct answer. Tau Sangi was a 16th-century Indian musician and composer. He is best known for his compositions in the Dhrupad style of Hindustani classical music. His most famous composition is Rukmani Vivah, a Dhrupad bandish (composition) on the theme of the marriage of Rukmani, the heroine of the Mahabharata.
  • B. Kavi Saminath was a 13th-century Indian poet and saint. He is best known for his work in the Kannada language. His most famous work is the Harivamsa Purana, a retelling of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Krishna.
  • C. Haridas was a 16th-century Indian musician and saint. He is considered to be one of the founders of the Dhrupad style of Hindustani classical music. He was a disciple of the famous musician Vyasadev.
  • D. Dayal Das was a 16th-century Indian musician and saint. He is best known for his work in the Bhakti movement. He was a disciple of the famous saint Kabir.