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. 'squiring the title of Maha Kshatrapa, he maintained marriage ties with the Satavahanas. He reclaimed most of Nahapana's domains through victories, except Pune and Nasik. Rudradaman vanquished the Yaudheya tribes in Haryana, described as a militant republic. He engaged in wars with the Satavahanas, and his daughter married Vashishtiputra Satakarni to end conflicts. 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.