Question

Which of the following was authored by the great poet Kalidasa?
1. Mattavilasa Prahasana
2. Vikramorvasiyam
3. Mrichchhakatika
4. Amuktamalyada

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Vikramorvasiyam

The correct answer is Vikramorvasiyam.

• Vikramorvasiyam was authored by the great poet Kalidasa.

• Vikramorvasiyam is a five-act Sanskrit play by Kalidasa.
• It is based on the legend of the love of the mortal Pururavaas for the heavenly damsel Urvasi.
• It is the second of the three dramas associated with Kalidasa, the other two being Abhijnanasakuntalam and Malavikagnimitram
• Kalidas is a pioneer of Sanskrit literature – Shakuntala and Meghdutum are his famous plays.
• Mahakavi Kalidas was known as the Shakespeare of India.
• Malavikagnimitra is also written by Kalidas.

• Mattavilasa Prahasana is a play written by Pallava King Mahendravarman I.
• Mrichchhakatika an ancient playwright written by Śūdraka.
• Amuktamalyada is a Telugu epic poem composed by Krishnadevaraya.