What is the subject matter of Patanjali's Mahabhashya?

It is a profound commentary on Panini's Ashtadhyayi, the foundational text of Sanskrit grammar.

Ancient Literature and Patronage

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The writer of Mahabhashya 'Patanjali' was contemporary of-

Patanjali, the author of the Mahabhashya, was a contemporary of Pushyamitra Shunga, the founder of the Shunga dynasty. His writings provide crucial evidence for Shunga military campaigns in the 2nd century BCE.

Exam Year

2011

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2011_43 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma