UPSC Prelims · 2003 · GS Paper I · Q42
‘Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with
- (A)The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan
- (B)The victory of Chandragupta II over the Shaka Kshatrapas of western India
- (C)The military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta
- (D)The love affair between a Gupta King and a princess of Kamarupa
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Answer: (A) The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan
- Subject
- History
- Chapter
- Indian Literature, Languages & Philosophy
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