Question

Of the following, who was the hero of a famous drama Malvlkagnimitra written by Kalidasa?
A. Vasumitra
B. Vajramitra
C. Pushyamitra
D. Agnimitra

Answer 1

Hint: Historical studies helps to study about the ancient periods of the world. It provides detailed information about rulers of Indian subcontinent . Historical studies were mainly conducted with the help of ancient poems and stories written by ancient authors. Let us discuss the Kalidasa .

Complete answer:
Kalidasa was a Classical Sanskrit author and court poet of Vikram Aditya. He is known as ancient India's famous playwright and dramatist. The available works of Kalidasa include three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems. His plays and poems are mainly based on the Vedas, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas.
Let us discuss the play Malavikagnimitra. The first play of Kalidasa's Malvlkagnimitra. This play was the love story of Agnimitra. He was the Emperor of Shunga Emperor located Vidisha. He had a love for the beautiful handmaiden of his chief queen. He falls in love with the picture of the servant handmaiden . Her name was Malavika. When it was known by the Queen , she was imprisoned . Later she found out about her royal birth, then she was accepted as one of the Agnimitra's Queens. This play also had the Rajasuya sacrifice performance not the Pushyamitra Shunga. He was the first and founder of the Shunga Empire.
So, the correct answer is Option D.

Note: Art is a form of communication. It was used by several poets to educate the People in ancient periods. Every poem sung in the past days had a meaning. Plays were used for the entertainment of the People.