Ancient History
2021
Ancient Literature
Indian Philosophies
With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
A.Jain monks
C.temple architects
D.philosophers
B.playwrights
Correct Answer: Option B
Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla, and Kshemeshvara were all famous playwrights in ancient India.
Bhavabhuti was a major dramatist of the later Sanskrit period, serving as the court poet of King Yashovarman of Kannauj in the 8th century CE. He wrote plays based on the Ramayana, including the Mahaviracharita and Uttaramcharita, as well as the Prakarana play Malatimadhava.
Hastimalla was a Kannada poet and playwright during the reign of the Hoysalas.
Therefore, the correct answer is that they were playwrights.
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