Which one among the following is the earliest text?

  1. A. Natyashastra of Bharata
  2. B. Sushruta Samhita
  3. C. Ashtadhyayi
  4. D. Manusmriti

Correct Answer: C. Ashtadhyayi

Explanation

Panini's Ashtadhyayi, a treatise on Sanskrit grammar, dates back to approximately the 4th century BCE, making it the earliest among the listed texts.

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