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​Who composed 'The Dashakumaracharita' or 'Tales of Ten Princes'?​
Question

Who composed 'The Dashakumaracharita' or 'Tales of Ten Princes'?

A.

Rahas Bihari Dwivedi


B.

Bhartrhari


C.

Dandin


D.

Budhasvamin

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Dandin.

Explanation:
Dandin wrote 'The Dashakumaracharita' (Tales of Ten Princes), a famous Sanskrit prose work from the 7th century.

Incorrect Options Explanations:

  • Rahas Bihari Dwivedi: Incorrect. Known for 'Bhartendu Harishchandra' in Hindi literature.
  • Bhartrhari: Incorrect. Famous for 'Vakyapadiya', focusing on philosophy and poetry.
  • Budhasvamin: Incorrect. Known for 'Bhojaprabandha', not for 'The Dashakumaracharita.'

Information Booster:

  • Dandin: A 7th-century Sanskrit writer, author of 'The Dashakumaracharita.'
  • Work Significance: One of the first significant examples of Sanskrit prose.

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