Who is considered as the Father of Ayurveda ?
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Athreya
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Samuel Haniman
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Ernest Rutherford
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Susruta
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Correct answer
Explanation
Athreya (Atreya Punarvasu) is traditionally considered the Father of Ayurveda as the sage who taught Agnivesa, whose work became the foundational Charaka Samhita. While Charaka compiled and systematized Ayurvedic knowledge, Atreya is revered as the original teacher of this medical tradition.