SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 48

SSC MTS - 13 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q48

Who among the following emperors wrote the book named 'Ratnavali'?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Option 4: Harshavardhana

 

Explanation:

Emperor Harshavardhana wrote the Sanskrit play ‘Ratnavali’. He was a 7th-century ruler and patron of arts and literature. The play narrates a romantic story of King Udayana. He also wrote ‘Priyadarshika’ and ‘Nagananda’. His court included scholars like Banabhatta.

 

Additional Facts:

Option 1: Rajaraja I was a Chola ruler.

Option 2: Dantidurga was a Rashtrakuta ruler.

Option 3: Amoghavarsha was not the author.

 

Probable Exam Questions:

Q: Harsha belonged to which dynasty?

A: Pushyabhuti

Q: Who wrote Harshacharita?

A: Banabhatta

Q: Who wrote Nagananda?

A: Harshavardhana

Q: Capital of Harsha?

A: Kannauj