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Download Solution PDFWho among the following was the author of the play ‘Mrichchhakatika’?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Shudraka.Key Points
- Mrichchhakatika:-
- It is a Sanskrit play, also known as 'The Little Clay Cart'.
- It is believed to have been written by Shudraka, a playwright who lived in ancient India in the 5th century CE.
- The play is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a poor Brahmin named Charudatta and his love for a courtesan named Vasantasena.
- Shudraka is considered one of the greatest playwrights of ancient India, along with Kalidasa and Bhasa.
Additional Information
- Kalidasa:-
- He is known for his plays like 'Abhijnanasakuntalam', 'Vikramorvasiyam', and 'Malavikagnimitram'.
- Amarasimha:-
- He was a Sanskrit grammarian and lexicographer.
- Bhasa:-
- He was another famous playwright who wrote plays like 'Swapnavasavadattam', 'Pratijna Yaugandharayana', and 'Madhyamavyayoga'.
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