Who wrote the great literary work 'Mricchakatika'?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Shudraka.
· 'Mricchakatika,' also known as 'The Little Clay Cart,' is an ancient Sanskrit play attributed to King Shudraka. This ten-act play is one of the most celebrated works in classical Indian literature.
· The play is set in the ancient city of Ujjayini and revolves around the love story of a poor Brahmin named Charudatta and a wealthy courtesan named Vasantasena, interwoven with political intrigue and social themes.
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· Harsha: Harsha, or Harshavardhana, was an emperor of North India who wrote notable Sanskrit plays such as 'Nagananda,' 'Ratnavali,' and 'Priyadarsika,.'
· Bhaasa: Bhaasa was an ancient Indian playwright, known for plays like 'Svapnavasavadattam' and 'Pratijna-Yaugandharayana.' He lived before Shudraka.
· Kalidasa: Kalidasa is one of the greatest Sanskrit poets and dramatists, known for works like 'Shakuntala,' 'Meghaduta,' and 'Raghuvamsa.'