Who amidst the great music composers was the ruler of a State?

(A) Tyagaraja
(B) Shyama Shastri
(C) Muthu Swami Dikshitar
(D) Swati Thirunal

Correct Answer : Swati Thirunal
Question Asked : SSC Combined Graduate Level Prelim Exam 2002
Explanation: Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma was the Maharaja of the state of Travancore in the first half of the 19th century. Besides being an able ruler, he was a patron of music and a musician himself. He encouraged both broad systems of Indian music, Hindustani and Carnatic music, though he was essentially a connoisseur of the Carnatic music tradition. He is credited with composing over 400 compositions in Carnatic music as well as Hindustani music, Some of his favorite compositions are Padmanabha Pahi, Deva Deva, Sarasijanabha and Sree Ramana Vibho.
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