It is a famous Sanskrit literary work by Sudraka. The characters are drawn from all strata of society. In one of its acts, an interesting account of a burglary is given in which stealing is mentioned as a regular art. Which of the following literary works is described in the passage given above?
Meghaduta
Incorrect Answer Mudrarakshasa
Incorrect AnswerMricchakatika
Correct AnswerMalavikagnimitra
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
• Mricchakatika meaning " the clay-cart", was penned by Sudraka (248 A.D.)
• It presents a remarkable social drama with touches of grim reality.
• The characters are drawn from all strata of society, which include thieves and gamblers, rogues and idlers, courtesans and their associates, police constables, mendicants, and politicians.
• In Act III an interesting account of a burglary is given in which stealing is treated as a regular art.
• The interlinking of a political revolution with the private affairs of the two lovers adds new charm to the play.
• Hence option (c) is the correct answer.
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