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The 'Mitakshara', a commentary on Yajnavalkya Smriti by Vijnaneshwara (11th century), became the basis of Hindu law in most of India.

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Answer: True

Mitakshara by Vijnaneshwara (Chalukya court) is a seminal commentary on inheritance, property, and family law. Adopted by British colonial courts, it shaped Hindu personal law across most of India except Bengal.

Topic Manuscripts - Legal Texts
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