History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET December 2014 History
In the Aihole Inscription of Pulakeshin, its composer Ravikirti describes himself as an equal of the below mentioned writers. Select your answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Banabhatta
- 2. Kalidasa
- 3. Bhasa
- 4. Bharavi
A1 and 3
B2 and 4 ✓ Correct
C2 and 3
D4 only
Correct answer: (B) 2 and 4 — Ravikirti compares himself with Kalidasa and Bharavi, so the answer is 2 and 4.
Explanation
★Ravikirti compares himself with Kalidasa and Bharavi, so the answer is 2 and 4.
★The Aihole inscription is a Sanskrit eulogy of Pulakeshin II.
★It was composed by the Jain poet Ravikirti.
★He proudly likens his own skill to that of Kalidasa and Bharavi.
★These were two of the greatest poets of Sanskrit literature.
★The inscription is dated to about 634 to 635 CE.
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