Question

Which of the following are correct? a. The two main tradition of historiography in its early phase were the
epic and Puranic. b). The Puranic tradition is relatively of greater value.
LA only a
(B) only b
1) both a and b
(D) None​

Answer 1

A) Only A is true...

Answer 2

The correct answer to this question is option C.

Explanation:

(a)

• The two main traditions of historiography in its early phase were the Epic and Puranic.

• Epic histography consisted of literature formerly composed in Sanskrit and later translated into Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi languages.

• It integrates some of the archaic epic poetry ever written and some works form the foundation of Hindu scripture. The term 'epic' is used mostly to define a long descriptive poem, that relays specific gallant deeds.

• Whereas Puranic histography is a timeline of Hindu history grounded on the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the Puranas.  

• Two vital dates are the Mahabharata War, which rendering to this chronology took place at 3138 BCE, and the commence of the Kali Yuga, which according to this chronology began in 3102 BCE.

(b)

• The Puranic tradition is relatively of greater value because of genealogical, chronological, and dynastic point of view. The Puranas are helpful in tracing back family histories and connections as well as in making historical sense.

• Puranas are one big text divided into 18 parts composed by Vedvyasa in the age of Dvapara.