Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Part-II)

The Greek author Herodotus is often known as the 'Father of History. His famous book 'Historica' describes the Indo-Persian relation during the 5ᵗʰ century B.C.

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Mudrarakshasa written by Vishakhadatta is a drama in Sanskrit. Although written during the Gupta period, it describes how Chandragupta Maurya with the assistance of Kautilya overthrew the Nandas. It also gives a picture of the socio-economic condition under the Mauryas.

Mudrarakshasa written by Vishakhadatta is a drama in Sanskrit. Although written during the Gupta period, it describes how Chandragupta Maurya with the assistance of Kautilya overthrew the Nandas. It also gives a picture of the socio-economic condition under the Mauryas.

Sanskrit literature reached its apogee in the Gupta period. This era is known for equal writing of prose and poetry. Amarakosh by Amar Singh, Kamasutra by Vatsyana, Meghadutam by Kalidasa and Mudrarakshasa by Vishakhadatta are among the classic literature composed during this period.

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In the given options all the epics are written by Kalidasa except Janaki-haranam was written by Kumaradasa.

It is about the abduction of Sita, the wife of Rama, by the demon king Ravana.

Uttararamacharitam is a sanskrit play in seven acts describing the life of Lord Rama. It was written by great poet Bhavaghuti.