With reference to the development of music during the Delhi Sultanate, consider the following statements: 1. The consolidation of the Dhrupad style is credited to Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior. 2. The Rag Darpan, a classical text on music, was translated into Persian under the patronage of Firuz Tughlaq. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior played a major role in the consolidation of the Dhrupad style of classical music.
Under Firuz Tughlaq’s patronage, the Rag Darpan was translated into Persian, showing his support for music and culture.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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