With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
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Jain monks
Incorrect Answerplaywrights
Correct Answertemple architects
Incorrect Answerphilosophers
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla, and Kshemeshvara were renowned figures in ancient Indian literature.
Bhavabhuti was an eminent Sanskrit playwright and poet. He is best known for his plays like "Malati-Madhava," "Mahaviracharita," and "Uttararamacharita."
Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara, though lesser-known than Bhavabhuti, also contributed to the realm of Sanskrit literature.
Thus, the correct categorization for these figures is that they were playwrights. The correct option is 2. playwrights.
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By: Parvesh Mehta