Kalidasa was a famous poet in the court of ________.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Chandragupta II.
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Kalidasa was a renowned classical Sanskrit poet and playwright who lived during the reign of Chandragupta II of the Gupta Empire.
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Chandragupta II’s reign (circa 375–415 CE) is known as the golden age of Indian culture, art, and literature.
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Kalidasa’s works like Shakuntala, Meghaduta, and Raghuvamsa flourished under his patronage.
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His poetry and plays are considered masterpieces of Sanskrit literature and greatly influenced Indian culture.
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Chandragupta II provided royal support and encouragement to scholars and artists like Kalidasa.