Who was the court poet of king Harshavardhana?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 I.e. Banabhatta.
The court poet of King Harshavardhana was Banabhatta.
Banabhatta was the Asthana Kavi (court poet) of King Harshavardhana. He is famous for writing the 'Harshacharita', a biography of King Harsha, and the Sanskrit prose romance 'Kadambari'. Banabhatta’s works are considered classics of Sanskrit literature and give valuable insights into the period of King Harsha’s rule.