Multiple choice

The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutta has its subject on

  1. a conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore

  2. a romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman

  3. the story of the power struggle between two Aryans

  4. the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mudrarakshasa (“The Signet of the Minister”), is a historical play in Sanskrit by Visakhadutta (4th century CE) which narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in Northern India.

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