Harsha was not only a great ruler of the Pushyabhuti dynasty but also a patron of arts and literature, and is believed to have authored these popular plays.
Which ancient Indian king wrote the three dramas, i.e. Ratnavali, Priyadarshika and Nagananda ?
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Harshavardhana and the Pushyabhuti Dynasty: Political Achievements, Administration, Culture)
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