INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following was known to have worked in Medicine?
A
Saumilla
B
Sudraka
C
Shaunaka
D
Susruta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Sushruta. The Gupta Era (320 AD-550 AD) considered to be the golden era of India in terms of Art, Literature, Astronomy, Medical science etc. Sushruta is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period.

Detailed explanation-2: -Susrutha was known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period. Sushruta existed from 7th century was a physician in ancient India known today as the “Father of Indian Medicine” and “Father of Plastic Surgery” for inventing and developing surgical procedures.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Sushrutaa Samhita is among the most important ancient medical treatises and is one of the fundamental texts of the medical tradition in India along with the Charak Samhita. Sushruta is the father of surgery.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sushruta, also spelled Suśruta, (flourished c. 6th century bce), ancient Indian surgeon known for his pioneering operations and techniques and for his influential treatise Sushruta-samhita, the main source of knowledge about surgery in ancient India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sushruta was an ancient Indian physician. He is considered as the father of surgery in India. Susruta Samhita written by Susrta is connected to Kanishka.

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