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Who wrote the famous biographical text 'Harshacharita'?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Banabhatta

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) Banabhatta 📚 Explanation: ▪️'Harshacharita' is an important historical and biographical text composed in the Sanskrit language. ▪️It was written in the 7th century CE by Banabhatta, who served as the 'Asthana Kavi' (court poet) to Emperor Harsha of Kannauj. ▪️The book provides a detailed and highly stylized account of Harsha's life, ancestry, and early reign.