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‘Ashtadhyayi’ was written by?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vedavyas
  2. Panini
  3. Shukhadeva
  4. Valmiki

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Panini

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Panini. Panini was a renowned ancient Sanskrit grammarian, believed to have lived in the 5th to 6th century BCE, possibly in the Gandhara region (modern-day Pakistan). His most significant work, the ‘Ashtadhyayi’ is a comprehensive and scientific treatise on Sanskrit grammar. The term ‘Ashtadhyayi’ literally means ‘Eight Chapters.’