Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Who has written the 'Harshacharita'?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: B
Concept
The Harshacharita is the first historical biography in Sanskrit, blending poetic narrative with factual accounts of a reigning monarch's life.Explanation
Banabhatta (7th century CE) was the court poet (Asthana Kavi) of Emperor Harshavardhana. He authored the Harshacharita to chronicle Harsha’s rise to power.Logical Breakup
Option B is Correct: Banabhatta's ornate prose style is a hallmark of classical Sanskrit 'Kavya'.
Nuance: He also authored *Kadambari*, one of the world's earliest novels.
Others: Aryabhatta was a mathematician; Vishnugupta is another name for Chanakya.