Ancient Indian Linguistics
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2021
Evidence Source
LinkID: ART_LIT_2021_121 Ref: Ancient India by R.S. Sharma
Consider the following statements about Patanjali's Mahabhashya
1. It makes a mention of Kautilya.
2. It is a book on grammar and refers to historical personalities only incidentally.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Option: B
Patanjali's Mahabhashya is a specialized treatise on Sanskrit grammar. It does not mention Kautilya and includes historical figures only incidentally to explain linguistic concepts.