GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which among the following Kavya of Sanskrit, deal with court intrigues & access to power of Chandragupta Maurya?

A	Mrichhakatika
B	Ritusamhara
C	Kumarasambhava
D	Mudrarakshahsa

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Answers. Mudrarakshasa deals with court intrigues & access to power of Chandragupta Maurya. The Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit-language play by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mudrarakshasa. Hint:This play is written by Vishakadatta in the Sanskrit language that narrates the rise to power in India of King Chandragupta Maurya.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit play written by Vishaka Dutta. It narrates the story of Chandragupta and his ascension to power by Kautilya.

Detailed explanation-4: -The title Mudrarakshasa refers to the signet ring of Rakshasa. It was stolen by Chanakya’s spy. Using that mudra Chanakya forges a letter which sets the wheel of intrigue into motion. After a few back and forth moves, Chanakya is able to brilliantly seed suspicion into the minds of Rakshasa and Malayaketu.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kautilya was the Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya. He is also known by the name of Chanakya. He assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power. He is widely credited for having played an important role in the establishment of the Maurya Empire.

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