INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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The Navaratnas of Sanskrit literature flourished in the Court of
A
Samudragupta
B
Krishnadeva Raya
C
Chandragupta Maurya
D
Chandragupta Vikramaditya
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amarsimha, Dhanvantri, Harisena, Kalidasa, Kshapanaka, Sanku, Varahamihira, Vararuchi and Vetalbhatta were the 9 Navratnas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chandragupta II also known as Vikramaditya who continued the expansionist policy of his father. Under his rule, the administration reached its zenith and appointed nine jewels or Navratna named as Amarasimha, Dhanvantari, Ghatakarapara, Kalidasa, Kshapanaka, Shanku, Varahamihira, Varuchi, Vetala-Bhatta.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chandragupta II was known for his deep interest in art and culture and nine gems or Navratna adorned his court. The nine Ratnas is as follows: Amarsimha, Dhanvantri, Harisena, Kalidas, Kahapanaka, Sanku, Varahamihira, Vararuchi, Vetalbhatta.

Detailed explanation-4: -The nine Navratnas were Amarsimha, Dhanvantri, Harisena, Kalidasa, Kshapanaka, Sanku, Varahamihira, Vararuchi, and Vetalbhatta.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kalidasa was a classical Sanskrit writer, who was one of the nine gems of Chandragupta’s court but Aryabhatta was not one of the Navratna (nine gems).

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