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1. The famous kriti, Krishna nee begane, is often incorrectly attributed to >Purandara Dasa . Who was the actual composer?

a. Vyasatirtha

b. Kanaka Dasa

c. Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar

d. Vadhiraja

2. Purandara Dasa spent his last years in this town, in a mantapa or structure dedicated to him. Which town are we talking about?

a. Udupi

b. Tirupati

c. Hampi

d. Pandharpur

3. Which composition type is unique to Purandara Dasa?

a. Prabandhas

b. Shooladis

c. Kirtanas

d. Lakshana Geetas

Answers:

1. a

2. c

3. b

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