UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Miscellaneous/Pre-Medieval Period

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    Rajashekhara, the author of 'Karpumianjari', was the teacher of

    A)  Mahendrapala I            

    B)  Narsimhavarma II

    C)  Bhoja parmara             

    D)  Yuvarajadeva II

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Rajashekhara, the author of 'Karpurmanjri' was tine teacher of Mahendrapala I. Rajashekhara was an eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist and critic. He was court poet of the Gurjara Pratiharas. He wrote Kavyamimamsa between 880 and 920 CE. The work is essentially a practical guide for poets that explains the elements and composition of a good poem. The fame of Rajashekhara rests firmly on his play Karpuramanjari, written in Sauraseni Prakrit.


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