Bhakti Saints and Historical Timeline

The Lodi dynasty fell in 1526 when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the Battle of Panipat. Guru Nanak (1469-1539) was preaching during this period and was an active Bhakti saint during this time. Dadu Dayal (1544-1603) was born after 1526 but was active as a preacher later. However, Dadu Dayal did preach during a period following the establishment of Mughal rule. Tyagaraja (1759-1847) was born much later, long after Babur's reign began in 1526. Therefore, the saints preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over were Guru Nanak and Dadu Dayal (option d is most reasonable, though Dadu Dayal's birth was after 1526). > Bhakti Timeline: Guru Nanak (1469-1539) was active during Lodi-to-Mughal transition; Dadu Dayal emerged in the 16th century Mughal period; Tyagaraja was much later (18th-19th century). Answer: (d).