Q. Consider the following jurists of medieval India: - Vijnanesvara
- Hemadri
- Rajasekhara
- Jimutavahana
Who among the above were famous jurists of medieval India?
Answer:
Only I and IV
Notes: Vijnanesvara and Jimutavahana were important jurists of medieval India. Vijnanesvara was a great law-giver, who wrote Mitakshara, a treatise on Hindu law. Jimutavahana was a famous jurist known for his work on Dayabhaga, a treatise concerning inheritance according to Hindu law. Hemadri and Rajasekhara were also distinguished personalities of medieval India but they were not known for their jurisprudential works.