HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Among the four works mentioned below Which one is encyclopaedic in nature?
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Mamarakosa
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Siddhantasiromani
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Ashtangahridaya
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Brihat Samhita
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Brihat Samhita. Brihat Samhita is encyclopedic in nature.
Detailed explanation-2: -This epic consist of wide range of subjects comprising of human interest, including astrology, planetary movements, eclipses, rainfall, clouds, architecture, growth of crops, manufacture of perfume, matrimony, domestic relations, gems, pearls, and rituals.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the Gupta age, Varahamihira wrote the famous book, Brihat Samhita. It was a treatise on .
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