Question

Which of the following is NOT a composition by the legendry Sanskrit poet and dramatist Kalidasa?
1. Kiratarjuniya
2. Malavikagnimitra
3. Vikramorvashi
4. Meghaduta

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Kiratarjuniya

The correct answer is Kiratarjuniya.

• The composition Malvikaginimitra, Vikramorvashi and Meghduta belongs to Kalidasa.
• Kirtatarjuniya was a poem which was composed by Bharavi.
• The most powerful poem in Sanskrit is Kirtarjuniya.
• In the 6th century or earlier, the Kirtarjuniya poem is composed.
• The poem describes the combat between Arjuna and Lord Shiva.
• Rasa is featured by the Kirtarajuniya.
• The poem depicts the Vana Parva of Mahabharta.
• The Pandava prince Arjun’s encounter is depicted in the poem.