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In ancient Indian treatises on performing arts, the term used to describe the art of magic and illusion is:
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In ancient Indian treatises on performing arts, the term used to describe the art of magic and illusion is:

A.

Jala-Kreeda

B.

Indrajala

C.

Sutrakreeda

D.

Kavya Kriya

Correct option is B


Correct Option: b)
In classical Sanskrit literature and traditional texts such as Vatsyayana's Kamasutra, stagecraft, magic, and visual illusions are cataloged among the 64 traditional Fine Arts ( Chathushashti Kalas).
Information Booster:
· Indrajala: Literally meaning "the net of Indra," it refers to stage magic, prestidigitation, and creating deceptive sensory illusions.
· Jala-Kreeda: Refers to water sports or games played in water.
· Sutrakreeda: Refers to puppetry or manipulation of marionettes using strings.
· Kavya Kriya: Refers to poetic composition and literary creation.
Additional Knowledge:
· The term Indrajala is also historically referenced in Kautilya's Arthashastra and classical dramas like Harsha's Ratnavali as a recognized theatrical specialty.

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