GK
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
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Question
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Who is the author of ‘Ashtadhyayi’?
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Sumitranandan
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Raj Anand
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Panini
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Gitta Piramal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ashtadhyayi, Sanskrit Aṣṭādhyāyī (“Eight Chapters”), Sanskrit treatise on grammar written in the 6th to 5th century bce by the Indian grammarian Panini. This work set the linguistic standards for Classical Sanskrit.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is Panini known for? Answer: Panini was a legendary Indian Sanskrit grammarian who was an expert in language and grammar and authored one of the greatest works on grammar called Ashtadhyayi.
Detailed explanation-3: -The panini is indeed Italian and is thought to have originated in Lombardy, Italy, as a lunchtime meal for workers. As early as the 16th century, panini were mentioned in Italian cooking and made their newspaper debut in the United States in 1956.
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