The chronological order of composition is crucial for understanding the development of ancient Indian thought and society. While Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and Milinda Panha have relatively well- established dating, the relative order of Manusmriti and Arthashastra is subject to scholarly debate. Option A suggests Manusmriti predates Arthashastra, a less common view than the reverse.
Arrange the following texts in their chronological order of composition : a) Brihalaranyaka upanished b) Manusmriti c) Arthashastra d) Milinda Panha
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