Who among the following is the author of the Kiratarjuniya?
CAPF 2020
A. Magha
B. Bharavi
C. Bhasa
D. Bhavabhuti
Answer: Bharavi
Option b is the correct answer.
Bharavi was a 6th-century Sanskrit poet who is best known for his epic poem, the Kiratarjuniya. He belongs to the Navaratnas of Chandragupta II's court. The Kiratarjuniya is a long poem that tells the story of the battle between Arjuna, a Pandava prince, and Shiva at Indrakeeladri, disguised as a forest-dwelling hunter. The poem is considered to be one of the greatest masterpieces of Sanskrit literature.