INDIAN HISTORY

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ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following correctly described the plot of the Indian Play Mudra Rakshasha?
A
Conflicts between Demons (Rakshasha) and Gods (Deva)
B
Romantic Love story of a demon and a princess
C
Story of a young Arya Man and a Court Dancer
D
Intrigues at the time of accession of Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mudrarakshasha was written by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India. It describes that Chankya and Chandragupta defeat the king Nanda in an alliance with another king Parvata.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theme of the play is mainly about the elevation of Chandragupta Maurya to the royal throne of Magadha. It also highlights the means of winning over of Rakshasa, the hostile minister of Dhanananda to the side of Chandragupta, followed by the measures to strengthen the rule of the Mauryas by Chanakya.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit play written by Vishaka Dutta.

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