Who was Sayana's brother and why was he important?

His brother was Vidyaranya, who is traditionally credited as the spiritual mentor behind the founding of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Sanskrit Revival in South India

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Q: Sayana, commentator of Vedic texts, was patronized by:

Sayana, the renowned commentator on the Vedas, was patronized by the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire, including Bukka Raya I. His scholarship was a key part of the empire's cultural and religious mission.

Exam Year

2008

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_REG_2008_84 Ref: K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, A History of South India