GS PrelimsHistory (Medieval India)Miscellaneous1995

Who among the following were famous jurists of medieval India? 1. I. Vijnanesvara 2. II. Hemadri 3. III. Rajasekhara 4. IV. Jimutavahana Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A

I, II and III

B

II, III and IV

C

I, II and IV

D

I and IV

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The question asks to identify famous jurists of medieval India from the given list. 2. I. Vijnanesvara: A prominent 11th-12th century jurist from the Chalukya court, famous for his commentary 'Mitakshara' on the Yajnavalkya Smriti. Mitakshara became a foundational text for Hindu law (inheritance) in most parts of India. 3. II. Hemadri: A 13th-century scholar and minister in the Yadava kingdom. He authored the 'Chaturvarga Chintamani', an extensive digest covering religious observances, vows, and donations, but is also considered important in the context of Dharmashastra (law). 4. III. Rajasekhara: A 9th-10th century Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and critic, associated with the Gurjara-Pratihara court. Known for works like 'Kavyamimamsa', he was primarily a literary figure, not a jurist. 5. IV. Jimutavahana: A 11th-12th century jurist and scholar from Bengal, famous for his work 'Dayabhaga', which became the basis for the Hindu law of inheritance in Bengal and Assam, differing from the Mitakshara school. 6. Therefore, Vijnanesvara, Hemadri, and Jimutavahana were significant figures in the field of law/Dharmashastra during the medieval period. 7. The correct combination is I, II, and IV.

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