History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET November 2017 History
Which one of the following is the earliest known manuscript copied on paper, and when and where?
AShatapath Brahman, 1089, Kashmir ✓ Correct
BChachnama, 11th century, Sind
CRajatarangini of Kalhana, 1149, Kashmir
DHitopadesha of Narayana, 11th-12th century, Bengal
Correct answer: (A) Shatapath Brahman, 1089, Kashmir — The earliest is the Shatapath Brahman of 1089 in Kashmir, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The earliest is the Shatapath Brahman of 1089 in Kashmir, so that is the answer.
★This manuscript is the earliest known copy made on paper.
★It was copied in 1089 in Kashmir.
★The Shatapath Brahman is a commentary on the Shukla Yajurveda.
★It is ascribed to Yajnavalkya.
★It contains a detailed explanation of Vedic rituals, symbolism and mythology.
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