Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Who of the following was a celebrity in law in Medieval India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Vigyaneshwar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vigyaneshwar”.
Vigyaneshwar was a renowned jurist of medieval India. His work, the Mitakshara, is a commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti, a foundational text in Hindu law. The Mitakshara has been highly influential in shaping Hindu legal practices.

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