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‘Mudrarakshasa’ is written by -
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Correct answer: Vishakhdatta
Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Vishakhdatta 📚 Explanation: Mudrarakshasa is a celebrated Sanskrit political play written by the dramatist Visakhadatta during the Gupta period. It focuses entirely on political intrigue, espionage, and statecraft. The plot details how Chanakya skillfully guided Chandragupta Maurya to seize power by destroying the Nanda Dynasty and outmaneuvering their brilliant loyal minister, Rakshasa.