The birth of Purandaradasa, regarded as the “Father of Carnatic Music,” in which year marked a significant milestone in the evolution of Carnatic musical tradition?

Explanation

1484. Purandaradasa, the Pitamaha of Carnatic music, was born in 1484 and lived during the golden age of the Vijayanagara Empire. While 1509 signifies the coronation of Emperor Krishnadevaraya, Purandaradasa’s birth in 1484 laid the foundation for systematic musical pedagogy. His compositions transformed the Bhakti movement into a musical tradition that continues to influence South India.