Question

Arrange the following names of Indian Aestheticians in chronological order :
A. Shri. Shankuka

B. Shri. Bhatta lollata

C. Shri. Bhatta Nayaka

D. Shri. Anand Vardhana

E. Shri. Abhinava Gupta
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. D, E, C, A, B
• B. A, B, C, D, E
• C. C, D, B, E, A
• D. B, D, E, A, C

Hint:

Important Indian aestheticians: \[ \text{Bhatta Lollata} \rightarrow \text{Anandavardhana} \rightarrow \text{Abhinava Gupta} \] \[ \textit{Dhvanyaloka} \] was written by: \[ \text{Anandavardhana} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• The question asks for the chronological order of the Indian aestheticians listed.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• As per the NTA final answer key, the accepted order is A, B, C, D, E, i.e. Shankuka, Bhatta Lollata, Bhatta Nayaka, Anandavardhana, Abhinavagupta.

• This ends with Anandavardhana (author of the Dhvanyaloka) followed by Abhinavagupta, his commentator, which fits the key.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct option is (B) A, B, C, D, E.