INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mudrarakshasa is a famous Sanskrit historical drama composed by Visakhadatta. Kautilya’s plans are mentioned in Mudrarakshas, how he overthrew the power of Nanda dynasty, it also mentions Chandragupta’s coronation, Chanakya’s political awareness.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Mudrarakshasa (, IAST: Mudrārākṣasa, transl. ‘The Signet of the Minister’) is a Sanskrit-language play by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya ( r. c.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anka, Bhana, Dima, Ihamgra, Nataka, Prahasana, Prakarana, Svakarna, Vithi, and Vyayog were the ten types of plays in the ancient Sanskrit tradition.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bhāsa, (born 3rd century ad, India), the earliest known Sanskrit dramatist, many of whose complete plays have been found.

Detailed explanation-5: -The characters of the Sanskrit dramas are types rather than individuals. The main types of character include the noble hero, nayaka, often a prince or a king, and the heroine, nayika. The villain of the play is called pratinayaka. The clown or jester character is called vidushaka.