Question
UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:
With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2: playwrights
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- Bhavabhuti served as a poet and dramatist (playwright) at the court of Yashovarman (725-752 CE) of Kannauj (Kanauj). In the field of drama, Bhavabhuti's work is the most noteworthy. Bhavabhuti's works are Uttararama-Charita, Malati-Madhava, etc.
- Hastimalla was a notable writer in the 13th century in Hoysala Empire (1025-1343). He wrote Purvapurana.
- Kshemeshvara was also a notable playwright during the ancient times.
Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.
Subject: History | Literature
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