Question

Samarāngaņasūtradhāra is written by-

• A. King Bhoja
• B. King Someśvara
• C. King Rājendra Chola
• D. Kautilya

Hint:

Memorizing the authors of major ancient and medieval Indian texts is crucial for history and culture-based exams. Associate Samarāngaṇasūtradhāra with King Bhoja, Arthaśāstra with Kautilya, and Mānasollāsa with King Someśvara.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question
This is a direct question asking for the author of the text Samarāngaṇasūtradhāra.
Step 2: Identifying the Author
The Samarāngaṇasūtradhāra is a well-known 11th-century encyclopedic work on Vastu Shastra (architecture). Historical records and the text itself attribute its authorship to the learned Paramara dynasty ruler, King Bhoja of Dhara (present-day Madhya Pradesh).
(B) King Someśvara wrote the Mānasollāsa.
(C) King Rājendra Chola was a great Chola emperor known for military conquests and temple building, but not for authoring this text.
(D) Kautilya wrote the Arthaśāstra.
Step 3: Final Answer
The author of Samarāngaṇasūtradhāra is King Bhoja.