Multiple choice

Kalidasa, writer of the famous 'Abhijnanasakuntalam' was one of the gems in which rulers court?

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Vikramaditya

  3. Srigupta

  4. Bhanugupta

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kalidasa, one of Sanskrit literature's greatest poets and author of 'Abhijnanasakuntalam' (The Recognition of Shakuntala), was one of the 'nine gems' in Chandragupta II's court. Chandragupta II, who took the title Vikramaditya, patronized many scholars and artists during his reign (380-415 AD).