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Question
Name two renowned Sanskrit authors and their important works during the Gupta period.
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Solution
Kalidasa: The famous poet of Vikramaditya’s court, wrote famous poetic works, e.g. Ritusamhara, Raghuvamsa.
Sudraka: He wrote dramatic work ‘Mrichchhakatika’ or the ‘Little Clay Cart’, throwing light on the socio-economic life of the people with a sense of humor.
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