SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 135

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q135

Banabhatta was a court poet of Harshavardhana, who wrote a book called:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Harshacharita.

Banabhatta was the court poet of Emperor Harshavardhana, who ruled northern India in the 7th century CE. He is best known for writing the famous Sanskrit prose work “Harshacharita”, which is a biography of Harshavardhana. This book provides valuable insights into the king’s life, administration, and the socio-political conditions of that era. Banabhatta also wrote the romantic novel “Kadambari”, considered one of the earliest novels in world literature. His works are admired for their rich poetic style and historical value.