SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 100

SSC CHSL - 26 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q100

Which of the following text was written by Banabhatta?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Kadambari -

Banabhatta was one of the greatest Sanskrit prose writers of ancient India. He was the court poet of King Harshavardhana in the seventh century.

Banabhatta's Major Works

Banabhatta is known for his two most famous works:

Kadambari: Considered one of the world's oldest novels. It is a complex and beautiful love story that spans several lifetimes. Interestingly, Banabhatta was unable to complete it, and it was later completed by his son, Bhushana Bhatta.

Harshacharita: This is the biography of King Harshavardhana. It is considered the first historical poem in Sanskrit, providing a vivid description of Harsha's reign and contemporary India.