Question

The Sanskrit text of ‘Hitopadesh’ was translated into German by ..............

• A. James Mill
• B. Friedrich Max Muller
• C. Mountstuart Elphinstone
• D. Sir John Marshall

Hint:

Friedrich Max Müller, a German scholar who translated Sanskrit texts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

‘Hitopadesh’ is a classic Sanskrit fable collection based on Panchatantra, composed by Narayana. The famous German scholar Friedrich Max Müller, who specialized in Sanskrit and comparative religion, translated it into German. His translation made Indian literature accessible to Europe and influenced later studies in Indology.