INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The great lawgiver of ancient time was :
A
Vatsyayana
B
Manu
C
Panini
D
Ashoka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is attributed to the legendary first man and lawgiver, Manu. The received text dates from circa 100 ce. The Manu-smriti prescribes to Hindus their dharma-i.e., that set of obligations incumbent on each as a member of one of the four social classes (varnas) and engaged in one of the four stages of life (ashramas).

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Lycurgus, (flourished 7th century bc?), traditionally, the lawgiver who founded most of the institutions of ancient Sparta.

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.

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