Panini

Panini is an ancient Indian grammarian from the 4th to 5th century CE who authored the "Ashtadhyayi," a comprehensive systematization of Sanskrit grammar. His work is considered one of the most important linguistic treatises, articulating rules for pronunciation, word formation, and sentence structure. Panini's concise, rule-based approach laid the foundation for modern linguistic analysis, influencing language study worldwide. His methods demonstrated how complex language patterns could be described systematically, making him a pioneering figure in the development of formal grammar and linguistic theory.