Q30
History of IndiaGupta & Post-Gupta Period
Which of the following clearly defines 'Mitakshara'?
- a.A work on astronomy
- b.A treatise on ancient Hindu law of inheritance
- c.A text on agriculture
- d.A compendium on medicine
Answer: (B) A treatise on ancient Hindu law of inheritance
The Mitakshara, written by Vijnaneshwara, is a major commentary on inheritance and property law and forms the basis of one of the two main schools of classical Hindu law.