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Which school of Hindu Law is a running commentary on the code of Yajnavalkaya?
Which school of Hindu Law is a running commentary on the code of Yajnavalkaya?
- Jimutavahana School
- Dayabhaga School
- Mitakshara School (correct)
- Banaras School
Who wrote the Dayabhaga School of Hindu Law?
Who wrote the Dayabhaga School of Hindu Law?
- Jimutavahana (correct)
- Banaras
- Yajnavalkaya
- Vijanneshwara
Which school of Hindu Law is of supreme authority in Bengal?
Which school of Hindu Law is of supreme authority in Bengal?
- Banaras School
- Yajnavalkaya School
- Jimutavahana School
- Mitakshara School (correct)
How many schools is the Mitakshara School sub-divided into?
How many schools is the Mitakshara School sub-divided into?
In which century was the Dayabhaga School written?
In which century was the Dayabhaga School written?
Flashcards
Mitakshara School
Mitakshara School
A running commentary on the code of Yajnavalkaya.
Jimutavahana
Jimutavahana
The author of the Dayabhaga School of Hindu Law.
Dayabhaga School
Dayabhaga School
Has supreme authority in Bengal.
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Four
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13th century
13th century
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Study Notes
Hindu Law Schools Overview
- The Yajnavalkya Smriti has a running commentary provided by the Mitakshara School of Hindu Law.
- Dayabhaga, written by Jimutavahana, is a significant text in Hindu legal tradition.
- In Bengal, the Dayabhaga School holds supreme authority over matters of Hindu Law.
Mitakshara School Details
- The Mitakshara School is sub-divided into four major divisions or sub-schools:
- Benares
- Madhya Pradesh
- Dravida
- Gujarāt
Historical Context
- The Dayabhaga School was composed in the 12th century, reflecting the legal practices and societal norms of its time.
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Test your knowledge of family law with this quiz on the history and concepts of Hindu Law. Explore the different schools of Hindu Law and dive into model answers from Al-Ameen College of Law. Ideal for 3-year LL.B students and law enthusiasts.
