Question

Who of the following was a celebrity in law in Medieval India?

  1. Vigyaneshwar
  2. Hemadri
  3. Rajshekhar
  4. Jeemutvahan

Answer:

Option A: Vigyaneshwar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vigyaneshwar”.

Vigyaneshwar was a renowned jurist of medieval India. His work, the Mitakshara, is a commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti, a foundational text in Hindu law. The Mitakshara has been highly influential in shaping Hindu legal practices.