Amarasimha is the name of a
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A. famous lexicographer of ancient India
B. Rajput king of Chalukya lineage
C. poet mentioned by Kautilya in his Arthashastra
D. dance form of Odisha
Answer: famous lexicographer of ancient India
Option a is the correct answer.
Amarasimha was a Sanskrit scholar who lived in the 4th century CE. He is best known for his work, the Amarakosa, which is a lexicon of Sanskrit words. The Amarakosa is a comprehensive work that includes definitions, synonyms, and antonyms for over 100,000 words. It is still used today as a reference work for Sanskrit scholars.