The 'Mahabharata', the longest epic poem known, was written by:
- Valmiki
- Ved Vyas
- Chanakya
- Bhasa
Answer: Ved Vyas
Vyasa (Krishna Dvaipayana) is traditionally credited as the author of the Mahabharata. It includes the Bhagavad Gita.
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Who is the author of the ancient Indian epic 'Ramayana'?
- Ved Vyas
- Valmiki
- Kalidasa
- Tulsidas
Answer: Valmiki
The Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, attributed to the sage Valmiki. It narrates the life of Rama.