Q.3 Mention four Famous Sanskrit Authors of the Gupta Period.
Ans:
- Kalidas:His wonderful skill is exhibited in his poem Meghaduta, Ritusambara. Kumar Sambhavam and Raghuvamsha. His plays are Abhigyan Shakuntalam, Vikramorvashi and Malvikaganimithram.
- Vishakhdutta: Vishakhdutta was another great play writer of this period. He wrote two great historical plays like- Mudra Rakshas and Dev Chandra Gupta.
- Shudraka: He wrote an exciting play Mrichchha Katikam or the Toy Cart. It is a great source of socio-cultural conditions of that time.
- Harisena: Among the great poets and play writers of the Gupta period was Harisena. He wrote poems praising the valour of Samudra Gupta. It is inscribed on Allahabad pillar.
| Source : Book NIOS : Chapter-6 : Page Number: 89 – PDF Link |
| Extra Info : Bhasa: He wrote thirteen plays which echo the lifestyle of the era along with its prevalent beliefs and culture.Amarsingh wrote grammar books like Amarkosh, Chandragomin wrote Chandravyakaran etc. Vishnu Sharma composed philosophical treatises like Panchatantra, Niti treatise called Panchatantra, Ishwar Krishna composed Sankhyakarika and Dignaga composed philosophical treatises like Pramana Samuchaya, Prakrit texts like Vakpatiraj’s Gohadvo, Pravarsen’s Setubandha etc. were also composed during this period. |