Who is the author of "Abhigyan Shakuntalam"?

  1. Tulsidas
  2. Vishnu Sharma
  3. Kalidas
  4. Soordas

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Option 3 : Kalidas
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The correct answer is Kalidas.

  • The Great Sanskrit Maestro, Mahakavi Kalidas wrote Abhigyan Shakuntalam.
  • This immortal love story is also the bedrock of foundation of India's rich socio-cultural edifice. 
  • This story defined in the form of a play.
  • Kalidas often considered ancient India greatest playwright and dramatist. His plays and poetry are primarily based on the Vedas, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas. He lived during the reign of Gupta Empire.

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Tulsidas
  • Tulsidas, also known as Goswami Tulsidas, was a Ramanandi Vaishnava saint and poet, renowned for his devotion to the diety Rama.
  • He was born in Rajapur and died at Assi Ghat, Varanasi.
  • His teacher was Narharidas and Language of writing was Awadhi.
  • His Books are - Geetavali, kavitavali, Ramcharitmanas. 
Vishnu Sharma
  • He was born in kashmir and said to be an Indian Scholar and Author who is believed to have written the Panchatantra collection of fables.
Soordas
  • Soordas was a 16th century blind Hindu devotional poet and singer, who was known for his lyrics written in praise of Krishna. 
  • Language of writing is Braj bhasha.
  • His Literary works are Sur Sagar, Sur Saravali, Sahitya Lahari.
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