'Mudrarakshas', a play that gives insight into the Mauryan period, was written by _____.
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Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 4 (Vishakhadatta)
Explanation:
'Mudrarakshasa' is a Sanskrit historical play composed by Vishakhadatta. Written around the fourth century, the play highlights events during the Mauryan period (specifically the rise of Chandragupta Maurya). It describes how Chanakya, through his diplomacy, won over the Nanda dynasty minister Rakshasa and secured Chandragupta Maurya's throne.
Additional Facts:
Chanakya (Option 2): He wrote the famous treatise 'Arthashastra', which deals with politics and economics.
Banabhatta (Option 3): He was the court poet of King Harshavardhana and wrote 'Harshacharita' and 'Kadambari'.
Bhasa (Option 1): He was a great Sanskrit playwright, writing famous plays such as 'Swapnavasavadatta'.
Possible questions for the upcoming exam:
Who is the author of the book 'Arthashastra'?
(Answer: Chanakya/Kautilya)
Who wrote the play 'Devichandraguptam'?
(Answer: Vishakhadatta)
Who was the author of the book Indica, which gives information about the Maurya period?
(Answer: Megasthenes)