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Whose works are ascribed to the famous poet Rajasekhara?

  1. Setubandha

  2. Gaudavadha

  3. Karpurmanjari

  4. Saptasataka
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Explanation

Rajasekhara (c. 10th century CE) was a prominent Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and scholar who served in the court of the Gurjara-Pratiharas. 'Karpurmanjari' is indeed one of his most famous works - it's a prakrit drama in four acts. The other works listed belong to different authors: Setubandha is attributed to Pravarasena II, Gaudavadha to Vakpati, and Saptasataka to Hala (Prakrit anthology). Rajasekhara also wrote works like 'Kavyamimamsa', 'Balaramayana', 'Balabharata', and 'Viddhasalabhanjika'.

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