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Who are considered the pioneers of Indian medicine?

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Charak and Shushrut
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Vikramaditya and Kumarpal
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Chandragupta and Samudragupta
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Aryabhatta and Brahmagupta
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The correct option is A Charak and Shushrut
Charak and Shushrut are considered the pioneers of Indian medicine.
Charak wrote a book on Ayurveda known as Charak Samhita. He is also known as the father of Ayurveda.
Shushrut wrote a book on medicine and surgery known as Shushrut Samhita. He was a Surgeon. He is also known as the father of Surgery.

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