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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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