Ancient Indian law givers - Art & Culture

Q.  Who among the following are the law givers?

1) Manu
2) Narada
3) Katyayana
4) Brihaspati
5) Yajna Valkya

- Published on 12 Aug 15

a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 1, 2 and 4
c. Only 1, 2, 4 and 5
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
Manusmriti gives laws. Law book of Narada is a work of about fifth century A.D. Katyayana is a law giver of sixth century. Early important Dharmasutras were prose and were remodeled into verses to become Dharmashashtras of Manu, Yajna Valkya, Vishnu and Narada.

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