The Gupta kings patronized the classical Sanskrit literature. With reference to several scholars and their composition in this period, consider the following matches:
1. Kalidas: Ritusambara
2. Vishakhdutta: Vikramorvashi
3. Shudraka: Raghuvamsha
1 and 2 only
Incorrect Answer2 and 3 only
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Statement 1: Poet Kalidas wrote many beautiful poems and plays. His works in Sanskrit are considered the gems of Literature. He wrote passionate plays and poems. His wonderful skill is exhibited in his poem Meghaduta, Ritusambara. Kumar Sambhavam and Raghuvamsha. His plays are Abhijan Shakuntalam, Vikramorvashi and Malvikaganimithram.
Statement 2: Vishakhdutta was another great play writer of this period. He wrote two great historical plays like- Mudra Rakshas and Dev Chandra Gupta.
Statement 3: Shudraka wrote an exciting play Mrichchha Katikam or the Toy Cart. It is a great source of socio-cultural conditions of that time.
Learning: Harisena was also among the great poets and play writers of the Gupta period. He wrote poems praising the valour of Samudra Gupta. It is inscribed on Allahabad pillar.
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