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History • Ancient IndiaEasy

Which of the following classical Sanskrit poets and dramatists wrote the famous play 'Abhijñānaśākuntalam'?

A. Bhasa
B. Kalidasa✓ Correct Answer
C. Shudraka
D. Harsha

💡 Solution & Explanation

Kalidasa authored the classical Sanskrit drama 'Abhijñānaśākuntalam', which tells the story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala during the golden age of the Gupta Empire. Other classical dramatists like Bhasa and Shudraka wrote different canonical plays such as Svapnavasavadatta and Mricchakatika. Kalidasa remains celebrated as one of ancient India's greatest literary figures.

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