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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.

Difficulty: Easy

Panini
Patanjali
Katyayana
Kalidasa
Bhartrhari

Correct Answer: Panini

Explanation:

Concept
The Ashtadhyayi is the seminal eight-chapter grammar composed by Panini.

Notes
Patanjali authored the Mahabhashya (commentary on Panini); Katyayana wrote Varttikas; Kalidasa and Bhartrhari are from literature/linguistic philosophy respectively.

Final Answer
Panini.

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