Who among the following ancient thinkers wrote treatises on the subject of grammar (Vyakarana)?

1.Panini

2.Bhartrihari

3.Kapila

4.Patanjali

A3 & 4 only

B1, 3 & 4 only

C1, 2 & 4 only ✓ Correct

D2 & 3 only

Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 & 4 only

Explanation

Panini, Bhartrihari and Patanjali all authored works on grammar.

Statement 1 is right, as Panini wrote the Ashtadhyayi on grammar.

Statement 2 is right, as Bhartrihari composed the Vakyapadiya on grammar and language.

Statement 4 is right, as Patanjali wrote the Mahabhashya, a commentary on Panini.

Statement 3 is wrong, since Kapila founded the Samkhya philosophy, not grammar.

Panini's Ashtadhyayi remains a foundational text of Sanskrit grammar.

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