2017 · Q91
Which twelfth century Sanskrit scholar was first responsible for the compilation of ‘Nibandhas’ or digests of epic and Puranic texts ?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AHarsha
- BGovindachandra
- CLakshmidhara
- DKalidasa
Explanation
Lakshmidhara, the 12th-century minister of the Gahadavala king Govindachandra, compiled the Krityakalpataru — the earliest great 'nibandha' (digest) collecting material from the dharmashastras, epics and Puranas. Harsha, Govindachandra himself and Kalidasa are not associated with nibandha compilation. The earliest great nibandha writer is therefore Lakshmidhara.