Multiple choice general knowledge

The author of the play/book 'Ratnawali' is:

  1. Tulsidas

  2. Kalidas

  3. Harsha Vardhan

  4. Prem Chand
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ratnawali is a Sanskrit play written by Emperor Harsha Vardhan in the 7th century. Harsha was a renowned ruler and patron of arts and literature. Kalidas wrote different plays like Abhijnanasakuntalam.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the authors of the given options.

Option A) Tulsidas - Tulsidas is a renowned poet and saint who composed the epic Ramcharitmanas. He is not the author of the play/book "Ratnawali".

Option B) Kalidas - Kalidas is a famous classical Sanskrit poet and playwright. He is known for his works such as "Abhijnanasakuntalam" and "Meghadutam". However, he is not the author of the play/book "Ratnawali".

Option C) Harsha Vardhan - Harsha Vardhan, also known as Harsha, was an Indian emperor and a renowned playwright. He is the author of the play/book "Ratnawali". This play is considered as one of his most famous works.

Option D) Prem Chand - Prem Chand, also known as Munshi Premchand, was a renowned Hindi writer. He is known for his realistic and socially relevant works. However, he is not the author of the play/book "Ratnawali".

The correct answer is option C) Harsha Vardhan. He is the author of the play/book "Ratnawali".

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