Option a is the correct answer. The earliest example of the 'Kavya' style is found in the Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman in Kathiawar, dated around 150 CE. Rudradaman I was a Saka ruler from the Western Kshatrapas dynasty. The inscription, in Sanskrit prose, praises Rudradaman I and offers historical records. It combines classical Sanskrit with features of the vernacular style, reflecting early Kavya characteristics. Important Tips Rudradaman I: Rudradaman I was a Saka king from the Western Kshatrapas dynasty. His realm included Konkan, Narmada valley, Kathiawar, Gujarat, and Malwa. He repaired the Sudarshana Lake in Kathiawar and converted to Hinduism after marrying a Hindu woman. Rudradaman wrote the first lengthy chaste Sanskrit inscription. Acquiring the title of Maha Kshatrapa, he maintained marriage ties with the Satavahanas. The Junagadh inscription ( 150 CE ) attests his efforts in promoting arts, literature, and lake restoration. Rudradaman's reign also saw Yavanesvara's translation of Yavanajataka from Greek to Sanskrit, influencing Indian astrology.