Matching Sanskrit Authors: Bharavi to Kalidasa
Bharavi wrote Kiratarjuniya, Harsha wrote Nagananda, Kalidasa wrote Malavikagnimitram, and Rajasekhara wrote Kapurmanjari.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class XII - Themes in Indian History Part I
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Exam Year
2006
Evidence Source
Link ↗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. RajasekharaList-II (Works)
1. Kapurmanjari
2. Kiratarjuniya
3. Malavikagnimitram
4. Nagananda
[UPPCS (Mains) 2006]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
This matching set covers a span of centuries in Sanskrit literature, from early classical poetry to later regional Prakrit drama.
Authentic Source Evidence
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"What is the subject of Bharavi's Kiratarjuniya?"
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"These works showcase the linguistic evolution of Indian drama, transitioning from pure Sanskrit to incorporating regional Prakrit dialects."
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