Multiple choice

Bana Bhatta lived in the court of

  1. Pulakesin II

  2. Harshvardhana

  3. Samudragupta

  4. Tashovarman

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bana Bhatta was the court poet of Harshvardhana (Harsha) in the 7th century CE. He wrote the Harshacharita (biography of Harsha) and Kadambari. Pulakesin II was a Chalukya ruler. Samudragupta was a Gupta emperor. Tashovarman (possibly Harsha's contemporary) ruled Kanauj, but Bana served Harsha at Thanesar and later Kanauj.