Multiple choice

Which Sunga king was the hero of the famous drama 'Malvikagnimitra', written by Kalidasa?

  1. Vasumitra

  2. Agnimitra

  3. Vajramitra

  4. Pushyamitra
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Explanation

'Malvikagnimitra' is a Sanskrit drama by Kalidasa featuring Agnimitra, the second Sunga king (reigned circa 128-125 BCE), as its hero. The play centers around his romance with Malavika. Pushyamitra was the founder of the Sunga dynasty and Agnimitra's father, while Vasumitra and Vajramitra were other Sunga rulers but not the play's protagonist.

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