Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
- ASwapnavasavadatta
- BMalavikagnimitraCorrect
- CMeghadoota
- DRatnavali
Explanation
The question asks for the book from ancient India that contains the love story of the son of the founder of the Sunga dynasty.
Malavikagnimitra: This is a Sanskrit play by Kalidasa. The central plot revolves around the love story of King Agnimitra (the son of Pushyamitra Sunga, the founder of the Sunga dynasty) and Malavika, a beautiful maiden. Swapnavasavadatta: This is a Sanskrit play by Bhasa, depicting the story of King Udayana and Queen Vasavadatta. Meghadoota: This is a lyrical poem by Kalidasa, where a yaksha sends a message to his beloved through a cloud. Ratnavali: This is a Sanskrit drama attributed to King Harsha, focusing on the love story of King Udayana and Ratnavali. Therefore, 'Malavikagnimitra' is the correct answer as it details the love story of Agnimitra, son of Pushyamitra Sunga.
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