Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: **List-I (Authors)** A. Bharavi B. Harsha C. Kalidasa D. Rajasekhara **List-II (Works)** 1. Kapurmanjari 2. Kiratarjuniya 3. Malavikagnimitram 4. Nagananda ** Code:**
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A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
D. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
Answer: A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
Option d is he correct answer.
Bharavi is the author of Kiratarjuniya, a Sanskrit epic poem that narrates the combat between Arjuna and Lord Shiva in the guise of a hunter.
Harsha is the author of Nagananda, a Sanskrit play that depicts the self-sacrifice of Jimutavahana, a prince of the celestial choristers, to save the Nagas from Garuda.
Kalidasa is the author of Malavikagnimitram, a Sanskrit play that tells the love story of Agnimitra, the Shunga emperor, and Malavika, a handmaiden of his chief queen.
Rajasekhara is the author of Karpuramanjari, a Prakrit play that portrays the romance between Vatsaraja, a prince of Ujjain, and Karpuramanjari, a princess of Kuntala.