Name the author who wrote the famous book called 'Panchatantra'.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Vishnu Sharma

• Panchatantra is a collection of ancient Indian fables and stories, written by Vishnu Sharma. The book is intended to teach moral lessons to young minds through stories about animals and their interactions.

• It is one of the most well-known works of Indian literature and has been translated into many languages globally.

• The stories in Panchatantra often feature animals that act as human beings and provide valuable lessons on strategy, wisdom, and relationships.

• Vishnu Sharma is credited with writing this collection, which is divided into five books or "Tantras".

• The Panchatantra influenced many cultures, especially through its versions in Persian and Arabic, where it became known as Kalīlah and Dimnah.

• The stories use animals to convey moral lessons, making it one of the most enduring pieces of literature in history.

• Kalhana: Kalhana is the author of the famous historical text Rajatarangini, which chronicles the history of Kashmir.

•  Daṇḍin: Daṇḍin is known for his work Kavyādarśa, which is a treatise on Sanskrit poetics, not the author of the Panchatantra.

• Śūdraka: Śūdraka is the author of the Sanskrit play Mṛcchakatika, and not the Panchatantra.