[Solved] Dramas of Kalidasa: Identifying the Mismatch

Which of the following drama was not written by Kalidas?

[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

Identifying the core corpus of Kalidasa is vital, as his style was so influential that many later works attempted to imitate it.

Authentic Source Evidence

Janaki haranama was written by the Ceylonese poet Kumaradasa. Kalidasa's authentic masterpieces include Abhijnana Shakuntalam and Malavikagnimitram.

Analytical Breakdown

Option D is Correct: Kumaradasa’s work is a retelling of the Ramayana abduction story.

Nuance: Kumarsambhavama (Option C) is a poem, not a drama, but the question focuses on excluding the non-Kalidasa author.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"Who wrote the Janaki haranama?"

Kumaradasa, a 6th-century poet who was significantly influenced by Kalidasa's style.

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"The existence of works like Janaki haranama proves the widespread geographic reach of Kalidasa’s influence across the Indian Ocean to Sri Lanka."

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