Who of the following was the personal physician of Kanishka and also the author of a famous treatise on the Indian system of medicine?

Charaka

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Susruta

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Nagarjuna

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Jevaka

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The correct option is A Charaka
Charaka was one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda, a system of medicine and lifestyle developed in Ancient India. He was the physician of Kanishka and also the author of a famous treatise on the Indian system of medicine.

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