Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

In the illustration from a Persian translation of the Mahabharata, who is depicted as the scribe transcribing the text dictated by Vyasa?

Options:

Lord Vishnu

Lord Brahma

Lord Shiva

Lord Ganesha

Correct Answer:

Lord Ganesha

Explanation:

The illustration depicts Lord Ganesha in the role of a scribe, transcribing the text dictated by Vyasa, as per tradition. This particular artwork comes from a Persian translation of the Mahabharata, dated around 1740-50.