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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
‘Mirchchhakatika’ was written by
A
Vikramaditya
B
Shudraka
C
Kalhana
D
Banabhatta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mrichchakatikam is Shudraka’s work. The main theme of this play is poverty and infidelity. It narrates the love affair between a young man named Charudatta, and his love for Vasantasena, a rich courtesan. This option is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shudraka was an Indian king and playwright. Three Sanskrit plays are ascribed to him-Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart), Vinavasavadatta, and a bhana (short one-act monologue), Padmaprabhritaka.

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