Ancient Jurisprudence and Arts

Matching Ancient Jurists to Historical Texts

Sarvavarma wrote Katantra, Sudraka authored Mrichchhakatikam, Vigyaneshwara wrote Mitakshara, and Kalhana authored Rajatarangini.

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Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Sarvavarma
B. Sudraka
C. Vigyaneshwara
D. Kalhana
List-II
1. Mitakshara
2. Rajtarangini
3. Mrichchhakatikam
4. Katantra

[UP Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2002]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept


This matching reinforces the identification of major authors across legal, historical, and theatrical genres in ancient India.

Authentic Source Evidence


  • Sarvavarman: Author of Katantra, a simplified Sanskrit grammar.

  • Sudraka: Wrote the famous play Mrichchhakatikam.

  • Vijnaneshvara: Authored the Mitakshara legal commentary.

  • Kalhana: Wrote the history of Kashmir, Rajatarangini.
  • Analytical Breakdown


  • A-4: Katantra was designed for those who found Panini too difficult.

  • B-3: Mrichchhakatikam is a masterpiece of urban realism.

  • C-1: Mitakshara is the primary source of inheritance law for most of India.

  • D-2: Rajatarangini is the first systematic historical record in Sanskrit.
  • Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

    "What is the Mitakshara?"

    It is a foundational legal commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti that governs Hindu property and inheritance law.

    Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

    "The breadth of these authors—from law (Vijnaneshvara) to history (Kalhana)—demonstrates the sophisticated intellectual classification of ancient Indian society."

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