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Dalhana.

P K Subhaktha
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Dalhana, the celebrated commentator of the Sushruta Samhita, and the author of 'Nibandha Sangraha' is one of the ancient luminaries of the Indian system of medicine. Dalhana perhaps can be counted among the few ancient luminaries who attained the fame and commanded respect from the intellectual circles with just a single work. His contribution to the ancient Indian system of medicine as the author of 'Nibandha Sangraha' is priceless. He belonged to an illustrious family of vaidyas of the 12th century. Patronised by the King Sahajapala Deva. Dalhana made an extensive study of the works of the authors who belonged to the period before him. He has also evidently undertaken extensive tours throughout the country to get himself acquainted with the prevalent traditions and the systems of medicine.

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P K Subhaktha. 1994. Dalhana.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11609031/

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