Who among the following was the writer of Harshacharita?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Banabhatta.
The Harshacharita (Sanskrit: Harṣacarita, meaning "The deeds of Harsha") is the biography of the Indian Emperor Harsha Vardhana, who ruled a significant part of northern India in the 7th century CE.
The author of this important historical work was Banabhatta, also known simply as Bana. He was a distinguished Sanskrit writer and poet who served as the Asthana Kavi (court poet) in Emperor Harsha's court. The Harshacharita is considered one of the earliest biographical works in Sanskrit literature, offering valuable insights into the political, social, and cultural life of ancient India during Harsha's reign. Besides Harshacharita, Banabhatta is also famed for his prose romance, Kadambari.