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Harshacharita book was written by which of the following writers? 
Question

Harshacharita book was written by which of the following writers? 

A.

Harisena 

B.

Amarasimha

C.

Vararuchi

D.

Banabhatta

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Banabhatta
Explanation:
Harshacharita is a historical biography written by Banabhatta, an Indian scholar and writer, during the 7th century. The book is about the life of Harsha Vardhana, the ruler of the Harsha dynasty.
Banabhatta was a court poet at the time and wrote the Harshacharita in Sanskrit, which provides insights into the political and cultural aspects of that era.
Information Booster:
  • Banabhatta also wrote Kadambari, another notable work, which is a prose romance.

  • The text of Harshacharita is considered an important source for understanding the Sanskrit prose and the political landscape of ancient India.

Additional Information:

  • Harisena: A court poet of King Samudragupta, known for writing Prayag Prashasti, a chronicle of Samudragupta's reign.

  • Amarasimha: A renowned scholar and author, best known for his work Amarakosha, a thesaurus of Sanskrit.

  • Vararuchi: A scholar who contributed to Sanskrit grammar.

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