What is a 'Nibandha' in the context of Sanskrit literature?

It is a systematic digest that collects and categorizes scattered rules and myths from various ancient scriptures into a single topical work.

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UPSC Archival Analysis

Lakshmidhara, a 12th-century Sanskrit scholar, was a pioneer in compiling 'Nibandhas' (digests) of epic and Puranic texts.

Exam Year

2017

Evidence Source

ID: ART_LIT_2017_136 Ref: Ancient India by Upinder Singh