Which work of Kalidasa is considered his greatest drama?

Abhijnanashakuntala, which tells the story of Shakuntala and King Dushyanta, is regarded as his finest dramatic work.

Classical Sanskrit Literature

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Exam Year

1990

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_1990_102 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Kalidasa was in the ruling period of-

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Kalidasa lived during the reign of the Gupta emperor Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya. He was the pre-eminent poet of the court and the author of world-renowned works like Abhijnanashakuntala.