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UGC NET June 2011 History
Arrange the following Sanskrit poets into chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Sriharsha
- 2. Magha
- 3. Bharavi
- 4. Bhatti
A1, 2, 3, 4
B2, 3, 1, 4
C3, 4, 2, 1 ✓ Correct
D4, 2, 1, 3
Correct answer: (C) 3, 4, 2, 1 — The correct chronological order is 3, 4, 2, 1, that is Bharavi, Bhatti, Magha, Sriharsha.
Explanation
★The correct chronological order is 3, 4, 2, 1, that is Bharavi, Bhatti, Magha, Sriharsha.
★Bharavi, of about the sixth century, wrote the epic poem Kiratarjuniyam.
★Bhatti, of about the seventh century, composed the Bhattikavya, which also illustrates grammar.
★Magha, of the late seventh century, wrote the Shishupala Vadha and served at the court of Varmalata.
★Sriharsha, of the twelfth century, composed the Naishadhacharita around 1174.
★Together these mark the great age of Sanskrit mahakavya poetry.
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