Question

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
1. Jain monks
2. playwrights
3. temple architects
4. philosophers

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : playwrights

The correct answer is playwrights.

• Bhavabhuti was a famous Sanskrit playwright who wrote famous plays like Mahaviracharita, Malatimadhava etc.
  • He is believed to be the court poet of King Yashovarman of Kannauj.
• Hastimalla wrote 8 plays including VikrantKaurava and Subhadra Harana.
  • He was a noted Kannada poet and playwright in the Hoysala Empire.​
• Kshemeshvara is also playwright in the ancient period.