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प्राचीन भारत के इतिहास के संदर्भ में, भवभूति, हस्तिमल्ल तथा क्षेमेश्वर क्यों प्रसिद्ध थे?
In the context of the history of ancient India, why were Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla, and Kshemeshvara famous?
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
जैन साधु
Jain monks
B
नाटककार
Playwrights
Correct
C
मंदिर वास्तुकार
Temple architects
D
दार्शनिक
Philosophers
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option B(नाटककार)
प्राचीन भारत के इतिहास के संदर्भ में भवभूति, हस्तिमल्ल तथा क्षेमेश्वर प्रसिद्ध नाटककार थे। भवभूति 8वीं शताब्दी के महान संस्कृत नाटककार थे जिन्होंने 'मालतीमाधव', 'महावीरचरित' और 'उत्तररामचरित' की रचना की। हस्तिमल्ल होयसल काल के प्रसिद्ध नाटककार थे जिन्होंने 'विक्रान्तकौरव' आदि संस्कृत नाटकों की रचना की। क्षेमेश्वर 10वीं शताब्दी के नाटककार थे जिन्होंने 'चण्डकौशिक' नाटक लिखा।
In the context of ancient Indian history, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla, and Kshemeshvara were renowned playwrights (dramatists). Bhavabhuti was an 8th-century Sanskrit dramatist famous for 'Malatimadhava', 'Mahaviracharita', and 'Uttararamacharita'. Hastimalla was a celebrated Jain dramatist of the Hoysala era who composed plays like 'Vikrantakaurava'. Kshemeshvara was a 10th-century dramatist known for works such as 'Chandakaushika'.
Subject: Indian History•Topic: History of Ancient India•Subtopic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur
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