'Ratnavali' was written by:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Harsha.

Explanation:

• 'Ratnavali' is written by Harsha, a 7th-century playwright and king.

Other options explanations:

• Kalidas: Wrote Abhigyan Shakuntalam, not Ratnavali.
• Surdas: Known for devotional poems dedicated to Lord Krishna.
• Premchand: Famous for stories like Godan, not Ratnavali.

Information booster:

• Harsha: A king and scholar, contributed to Sanskrit literature.
• Ratnavali: A romantic comedy play involving love, politics, and intrigue.