art_culture medium True/False

The 'Navalratna' (nine gems) tradition at ancient Indian courts included scholars specializing in literature, astronomy, and philosophy.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Navalratna tradition refers to nine eminent scholars patronized by rulers like Vikramaditya and Akbar. They excelled in diverse fields: poetry, grammar, astronomy, medicine, etc., fostering interdisciplinary knowledge production.

Topic Manuscripts - Scholarly Traditions
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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