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The author of ‘Kadambari’ was

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Kshemendra
  2. Kalhana
  3. Bhavabhuti
  4. Banabhatta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Banabhatta

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D) Banabhatta 📚 Explanation: Banabhatta was the court poet of the Emperor Harshavardhana in the 7th century. He wrote 'Kadambari', which is considered one of the world's earliest novels, and 'Harshacharita', a biography of King Harsha. His ornate and complex prose style is a hallmark of classical Sanskrit literature.