Which of the following statement (s) is /are correct about Dharamsutras?

All of the above

The correct answer is Option 4  - All of the above

Option 1- These are the texts written in Sanskrit
Option 2- These were written by Brahmanas
Option 3- These laid down norms for rulers as well as for other social categories
Option 4- All of the above

From c. sixth century BCE onwards, Brahmanas began composing Sanskrit texts known as the Dharmasutras. These laid down norms for rulers (as well as for other social categories), who were ideally expected to be Kshatriyas . Rulers were advised to collect taxes and tribute from cultivators, traders and artisans.