Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period ?

The correct answer is Susrutha (option 4). The Sushruta Samhita, attributed to Sushruta, is one of the principal classical Ayurvedic texts and, along with the Charaka Samhita, was compiled and given its final shape during the Gupta period when Ayurveda became codified. This association links Sushruta directly to medical literature and practice recognized in the Gupta era [1]. The other names listed (Saumilla, Sudraka, Shaunaka) are known from literary or Vedic traditions rather than as authors of major medical compendia associated with Gupta-period codification. Therefore, Susrutha is the one most closely connected with medicine in that historical context [1].

Sources

1. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 7: The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity > DON'T MISS OUT > p. 160