What date does Mahabharata go back to?

The Mahabharata is traditionally believed to have been composed between 400 BCE and 400 CE, although its origins may date back even earlier through oral traditions. Some scholars suggest that the events described in the epic could have taken place around 1500 BCE to 1000 BCE, but there is no definitive historical date for the epic itself. The text has undergone numerous revisions and expansions over the centuries, reflecting its rich cultural and historical context.