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.

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