SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q37

Who among the following was the court poet of Harshavardhana and the author of 'Harshacharita' ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Banabhatta.

  • Banabhatta was the court poet of Harshvardhana and the author of 'Harshacharita'. He was a renowned Sanskrit scholar.
  • He has also written novels like Kadambari, Chandikasataka and Parvatiparmaya.
  • His literary skills helped to shape the development of Sanskrit literature in the seventh century CE, leaving behind a lasting impression on the fields of the arts and culture.