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Prelims 2016 · Ancient History · Question 35

Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

  1. Swapnavasavadatta
  2. Malavikagnimitra
  3. Meghadoota
  4. Ratnavali

Answer

Malavikagnimitra

  • (a) Swapnavasavadatta: A Sanskrit play by Bhasa centered on King Udayana and Vasavadatta, not on a Sunga prince. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Malavikagnimitra: A play by Kalidasa about the love story of Agnimitra, son of Pushyamitra Sunga, the founder of the Sunga dynasty. Verdict: Correct.
  • (c) Meghadoota: A lyrical poem by Kalidasa about a Yaksha sending a message to his beloved; it is not about the Sungas. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (d) Ratnavali: A Sanskrit drama attributed to Harsha, dealing with King Udayana and Ratnavali, not a Sunga prince. Verdict: Incorrect.
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