Multiple choice general knowledge

The Sanskrit poet called as the Indian Shakespeare?

  1. Thulasidas

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Sudraka

  4. Kautilya
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Explanation

Kalidasa (c. 4th-5th century CE) wrote classics like 'Abhijnanasakuntalam' and 'Meghaduta' and is widely regarded as India's greatest Sanskrit playwright and poet. The comparison to Shakespeare comes from his profound impact on literature and mastery of dramatic expression. Thulasidas wrote Ramcharitmanas in Hindi, Sudraka wrote 'Mrichchhakatika', and Kautilya (Chanakya) authored 'Arthashastra' on statecraft.

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