Multiple choice

Who among the following was a lexicographer?

  1. Dandin

  2. Amarsimha

  3. Banabhatta

  4. Panini
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Explanation

Amarsimha was the author of Amarakosha, a celebrated Sanskrit lexicon (dictionary) that lists synonyms and related words organized thematically. Written in the 4th-5th century CE, it remains one of the most important works of Sanskrit literature and is still used today for studying Sanskrit vocabulary and synonymy.

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