Question

Which of the following best describes Annamacharya's contribution to Indian devotional music?

• A. Composed Sanskrit hymns on caste rituals
• B. Wrote over 32,000 songs promoting devotion and equality
• C. Restricted songs to temples and priests only
• D. Focused only on melody, not on social reform

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Wrote over 32,000 songs promoting devotion and equality

Annamacharya (1408-1503) was a prolific 15th-century composer, poet, and musician from the region that is now Andhra Pradesh, India. He is revered as the first great composer of the Telugu song (Sankirtana) and is celebrated for his immense contribution to Carnatic music.