Bhakti Saints and Historical Timeline

The Lodi dynasty fell in 1526 when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat. Guru Nanak (1469-1539) was actively preaching at this time and founded Sikhism. Dadu Dayal (1544-1603) was also a contemporary who was preaching during this period. Tyagaraja (1759-1847) was a much later saint of the 18th-19th century and was not preaching during the Lodi-Babur transition. Therefore, both Dadu Dayal and Guru Nanak were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell. > The Lodi fall in 1526 marks the beginning of Mughal rule; Guru Nanak and Dadu Dayal were the bhakti saints active during this pivotal moment. Answer: (d).