Ancient grammar treatise: Who is the author of the Sanskrit work "Ashtadhyayi"? Context: Foundational text of Paninian grammar comprising eight chapters that systematize Sanskrit morphology and syntax. Choose the correct ancient scholar.
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Correct Answer: Panini
Explanation
ConceptThe Ashtadhyayi is the seminal eight-chapter grammar composed by Panini.
NotesPatanjali authored the Mahabhashya (commentary on Panini); Katyayana wrote Varttikas; Kalidasa and Bhartrhari are from literature/linguistic philosophy respectively.
Final AnswerPanini.