QUESTION

Hard

Art & Culture

Prelims 2021

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

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Explanation

Out of the ancient Indian figures mentioned, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous playwrights.

Bhavabhuti: A celebrated playwright and poet from the 8th century CE, known for his Sanskrit plays like "Mahaviracharita," "Malatimadhava," and "Uttararamacharita."

Hastimalla: A Jain poet and writer from the 13th century CE, who wrote in Kannada and is known for his work "Purvapurana."

Kshemeshvara: A Sanskrit poet from Kashmir, believed to have lived between the 10th and 11th centuries CE. One of his notable works is "Dasavatar Charita."

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