Prelims 2013 · Medieval History · Question 2
Consider the following Bhakti Saints:<br/>1. Dadu Dayal<br/>2. Guru Nanak<br/>3. Tyagaraja<br/><br/>Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
Answer
2 only
Key date: Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over in 1526 (First Battle of Panipat).
- Dadu Dayal — He lived c. 1544–1603. He was born after 1526, so he was not preaching when the Lodis fell. Verdict: Incorrect.
- Guru Nanak — He lived 1469–1539. He was active during Babur’s invasion and even referred to it in the Babarvani hymns. Verdict: Correct.
- Tyagaraja — He lived 1767–1847, much later than Babur. Verdict: Incorrect.
Hence, only 2 fits.