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Who is the author of the book 'Geography of the Puranas'?

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

Answer options

  1. Romila Thapar
  2. S. Muzzafar Ali
  3. D.D. Kosambi
  4. R.C. Majumdar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: S. Muzzafar Ali

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) S. Muzzafar Ali šŸ“š Explanation: 'Geography of the Puranas' is a highly specialized academic book authored by the eminent geographer S. Muzzafar Ali. The book deeply analyzes and reconstructs the ancient geographical knowledge of India as described in the traditional Puranic texts. It remains a very valuable resource for historians studying the physical geography of ancient India.