Question

The physician who lived during the Gupta age
(a) Varahamihira
(b) Vagbatha
(c) Charaka
(d) Susruta

Answer 1

Charaka and Susruta lived before the Gupta age
Charaka  was one of the principal contributors to the ancient art and science of Ayurveda.
Suśruta was an ancient Indian physician, known as the main author of the treatise

Answer 2

The physician who lived during the Gupta age

The Correct Answer is :

(a) Varahamihira

Explanation:

• Varaha Mihir was a physician of the Gupta age.
• Varahamihira was one of the Navaratnas in the court of Chandragupta II i.e. Vikramaditya.
• Varaha Mihir was an Indian mathematician, astronomer and physician.
• He has propounded many mathematical principles in his treatise 'Panchsheel Siddhatika'.

He was born in 505 AD in a 'Shakadweepi' Brahmin family. He was of brilliant intellect since childhood. His father was a devotee of the 'Surya' and he trained Varahamihira in astrology. Later on learning of his skills, King Vikramaditya alias Chandragupta II of Ujjain included him in his court in his Navaratnas.