Bhasa is considered one of the earliest and most celebrated Sanskrit playwrights. His plays were rediscovered in the early 20th century. Famous plays attributed to Bhasa include 'Karnabhara' (The Burden of Karna), 'Urubhanga' (Breaking of the Thighs), and 'Dutavakyam' (The Envoy's Message), all of which are based on themes from the Mahabharata. 'Shishupalavadha' (The Slaying of Shishupala) is a classical Sanskrit epic poem (Mahakavya) written by Magha in the 7th century CE.
Which among the following Drama/Book was not written by famous poet Bhasa ?
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Classical Sanskrit Dramatists and Poets (Kalidasa, Bhasa, Sudraka, Vishakhadatta, Banabhatta))
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