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Who was the court poet of the Pushyabhuti ruler Harshavardhana and authored the 'Parvati Parinay'?

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

Answer options

  1. Ravikirti
  2. Banabhatta
  3. Mayura
  4. Harisena

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Banabhatta

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Banabhatta šŸ“š Explanation: Banabhatta was the Asthana Kavi (court poet) of King Harshavardhana and is most famous for writing the 'Harshacharita' and 'Kadambari'. He also authored the Sanskrit drama 'Parvati Parinay', which depicts the marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati. His ornate and descriptive prose style defined the high literary standards of the 7th century A.D.