Who among the following learned about the Dhrupad style of composing and Hindustani classical music in Benares when he was a student of Chidambaranatha Yogi?

he correct answer is (C) Muthuswami Dikshitar

Explanation:
● Muthuswami Dikshitar learned the Dhrupad style of composition and Hindustani classical music at Benares (Varanasi).
● He was a disciple of Chidambaranatha Yogi, under whom he received training in Hindustani music traditions.
● This exposure influenced Dikshitar’s compositions, which often show a blend of Carnatic and Hindustani musical elements.

Information Booster:
● Muthuswami Dikshitar was one of the Trinity of Carnatic Music.
● He composed kritis mainly in Sanskrit.
● Dhrupad is one of the oldest forms of Hindustani classical music.
● Dikshitar’s compositions are known for their scholarly depth and raga purity.
● Many of his works are set in slow tempo, reflecting the Dhrupad influence.

Additional Knowledge:
● Syama Sastry was known mainly for his compositions on Goddess Kamakshi.
● Saint Thyagaraja focused primarily on devotional compositions in Telugu.
● Sonti Venkataramana was a scholar and patron, not a composer associated with Dhrupad training.