Multiple choice general knowledge history

_______ is known as the father of surgery.

  1. Sudarshana

  2. Sushruta

  3. Bhaskaracharya

  4. Saurashtra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sushruta, an ancient Indian physician from around 6th century BCE, is regarded as the father of surgery. His text Sushruta Samhita documented over 300 surgical procedures and 120 surgical instruments, including detailed descriptions of rhinoplasty (nose surgery) and cataract surgery.

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