Question

When was Dayabhaga school of Hindu Law formulated?

• A. 15$^{\text{th}}$ Century
• B. 12$^{\text{th}}$ Century
• C. 19$^{\text{th}}$ Century
• D. 9$^{\text{th}}$ Century

Hint:

Two important Schools of Hindu Law:

• Mitakshara -- Founded by Vijnaneshwara; prevalent in most parts of India.

• Dayabhaga -- Founded by Jimutavahana in the 12$^{\text{th}}$ century; mainly followed in Bengal and Assam.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Dayabhaga School of Hindu Law was formulated by the jurist Jimutavahana during the 12$^{\text{th}}$ Century. It became the principal school of Hindu law in Bengal and Assam. Step 1: Recall the origin of the Dayabhaga School.
The Dayabhaga School was developed by Jimutavahana in the 12$^{\text{th}}$ century and differs from the Mitakshara School in matters relating to inheritance and succession.

Step 2: Analyse the options.

• 15$^{\text{th}}$ Century -- Incorrect.

• 12$^{\text{th}}$ Century -- Correct.

• 19$^{\text{th}}$ Century -- Incorrect.

• 9$^{\text{th}}$ Century -- Incorrect.

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Hence, the Dayabhaga School of Hindu Law was formulated in the \[ \boxed{\text{12}^{\text{th}}\text{ Century}.} \]