UPSC 2016HistoryModerate

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

A
Swapnavasavadatta
B
Malavikagnimitra
Correct Answer
C
Meghadoota
D
Ratnavali

Explanation

*Malavikagnimitra*, written by Kalidasa, is a Sanskrit play that depicts the love story of King Agnimitra, who was the son of Pushyamitra Sunga, the founder of the Sunga dynasty. *Swapnavasavadatta* is the most common distractor as it also features a royal romance, but it focuses on King Udayana of the Vatsa kingdom rather than the Sunga lineage. The core concept being tested is the historical context and character identification within classical Sanskrit literature.

Ancient Indian HistoryAncient Indian LiteratureSwapnavasavadattaMalavikagnimitraMeghadootaRatnavaliSunga dynastyAgnimitraKalidasalove storySanskrit drama

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