Who is the author of 'Panchatantra'?

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  1. Kalidas
  2. Valmiki
  3. Vishnu Sharma
  4. Sri Harhsa

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Option 3 : Vishnu Sharma
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The correct answer is Vishnu Sharma.

Key Points

  • Vishnu Sharma is the author of 'Panchatantra'.
  • Panchatantra refers to the ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables and was originally written in the Sanskrit language.
  • It was written around 200 BCE and is one of the oldest surviving texts.
  • Panchatantra was translated into other languages like Persian, Syrian, and Arabic languages.
  • Vishnu Sharma was an Indian scholar.

Additional Information

  • Kalidas was a Sanskrit writer whose famous works include Abhijnanasakuntalam, Meghaduta, Raghuvamsa, etc.
  • Valmiki was one of the most celebrated writers and his most famous works include Ramayana.
  • Sri Harsha was a Sanskrit poet and philosopher of the 12th century and his famous works include Naishadha Charita, etc.
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