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When did Charaka Samhita originate?
Options
- A6th Century BCE
- B3rd or 2nd Century BCE
- C4th Century BCE
- D5th Century BCE
Correct answer
B. 3rd or 2nd Century BCE
Step-by-step solution
Acharya Charak was born around 300 BC and was a key contributor to Ayurveda's ancient art and science, medicine, and lifestyle philosophy that was developed in Ancient India. Charaka lived between AD 150-200 and 100 BC . He is well known as the editor of the medical treatise Charaka Samhita, one of the basic books of traditional Indian medicine and Ayurveda, which is contained in the Brhat-Trayi.