QUESTION

Hard

Art & Culture

Prelims 2016

Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

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Explanation

Malavikagnimitra, a play by Kalidasa, narrates the love story of King Agnimitra, the son of Pushyamitra Shunga, the founder of the Sunga dynasty.

Swapnavasavadatta: This Sanskrit play by Bhasa does not revolve around the Sunga dynasty.

Meghadoota: This poem by Kalidasa focuses on the pining of a separated Yaksha and doesn't involve historical figures.

Ratnavali: This play by Sri Harsha also doesn't have a connection to the Sunga dynasty or its rulers.

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