History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET June 2014 History
Which of the following texts describes the corrupt practices of the Kapalikas, Pasupatas and Buddhists?
AMahaviracharita
BMattavilasa ✓ Correct
CMrichchhakatika
DUttararamacharita
Correct answer: (B) Mattavilasa — The Mattavilasa describes these corrupt practices, so the answer is the Mattavilasa.
Explanation
★The Mattavilasa describes these corrupt practices, so the answer is the Mattavilasa.
★It is a short Sanskrit play of one act.
★It was written by the Pallava king Mahendravarman I in the early seventh century.
★It is a satire that pokes fun at the heretic Kapalika and Pasupata Saivite sects.
★It also mocks the Buddhists and the Jains.
★The setting of the play is the city of Kanchipuram.
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