WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Sanskrit drama, composed by King Harshavardhana, depicts the story of the sacrifice of Jimutavahana?

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

Answer options

  1. Ratnavali
  2. Priyadarshika
  3. Nagananda
  4. Harshacharita

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nagananda

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Nagananda šŸ“š Explanation: Harshavardhana was a great patron of literature and an accomplished author of three famous Sanskrit plays: Ratnavali, Priyadarshika, and Nagananda. Nagananda is particularly significant as it incorporates Buddhist themes of non-violence and self-sacrifice. While 'Harshacharita' is a biography of the king, it was actually written by his court poet, Banabhatta.