Multiple choice

Who is the author of 'Mrichchhakatika'?

  1. Varahamihira

  2. Visakhadatta

  3. Sudraka

  4. Bilhana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart) is a Sanskrit play written by Sudraka (also spelled Shudraka). It is a ten-act prakarana (type of drama) about a courtesan Vasanthasena and a Brahmin merchant Charudatta. Options A, B, and D are incorrect - Varahamihira was an astronomer, Visakhadatta wrote Mudrarakshasa, and Bilhana wrote Vikramankadevacharita.

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