INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Who is known as greatest law giver of ancient India? Notes: Manusmriti, a book on Indian law is attributed to the legendary first man and lawgiver, Manu. Manu-smriti, traditionally the most authoritative of the books of the Hindu code (Dharmashastra) in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The great law giver of ancient times was Manu. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-3: -The great jurists, Manu, Yajn-valkya, Katyayana, Brihaspati and others, and in later times commentators like Vachaspati Misra and others, described in detail the judicial system and legal procedure which prevailed in India from ancient times till the close of the Middle Ages.

Detailed explanation-4: -Manu was the first Hindu Political Philosopher who laid the foundation of India’s political tradition in the Ancient India. Manu was not only the first king but also the first philosopher to codify the law and create a new Hindu social and Political order.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hammurabi was the greatest of the Babylonian rulers. He is famous in history as a warrior, conqueror, administrator and builder. The code of Hammurabi is the first written code of laws known to history. This had earned Hammurabi the title ‘The World’s first law giver.