Option a is the correct answer. Mrichchhakatika' an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with the love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan. Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart) is an ancient Indian Sanskrit play written by Shudraka, who is believed to be either a king or a minister of the Gupta dynasty. The play is a romantic comedy that depicts the love story of Charudatta, a wealthy but generous merchant who has fallen into poverty, and Vasantasena, a beautiful and noble courtesan who is harassed by the wicked brother-in-law of the king. The play is set in the city of Ujjain and involves various subplots, such as political intrigue, murder, robbery, disguise, and trial.