Multiple choice

By tradition the famous lexicographer Amarasimha was a contemporary of who of the following?

  1. Asvaghosa

  2. Panini

  3. Patanjali

  4. Kalidasa

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Amarasimha, the author of the Amarakosha, is traditionally believed to have been one of the 'Nine Gems' (Navaratnas) in the court of Vikramaditya, who is often identified with Chandragupta II, a contemporary of Kalidasa.