14 Questions
Who is known as a classical Sanskrit playwright?
Kalidasa
Which playwright was supported by kings and queens during their time?
Bhasa
Among the playwrights mentioned, who is not part of the list of classical Sanskrit playwrights?
Shakespeare
Which of the following playwrights was famous for bringing characters, settings, and plots to life in their plays?
Kalidasa
Who is well-known for writing stories that have endured for centuries in the world of Sanskrit drama?
Kalidasa
What is the title of the play that brought Bhasa back to fame in 1909?
Swapnavasavadatta
In what year were additional plays by Bhasa discovered in an old library?
1913
What distinguishes Bhasa's plays from others of his time?
Inclusion of violence on stage
What kind of stories did Bhasa draw inspiration from for his plays?
Famous Indian epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana
Which play by Bhasa features a conflict where a king must choose between love and duty?
'Swapnavasavadatta'
How did Bhasa differ from many playwrights of his time in terms of endings in his plays?
He often wrote plays with sad endings
Which character from traditional stories did Bhasa portray in a more empathetic light in his plays?
Duryodhana
What innovation did Bhasa introduce in some of his plays which was not common at that time?
'Monologue' plays with only one person speaking
'Uru-bhanga' and 'Karnabhara' are examples of Bhasa's plays that focus on portraying characters who are usually viewed as what?
'Villains'
Explore the world of Sanskrit drama and discover amazing playwrights like Sudraka, Bhasa, Bhavbhuti, Harsha, and Kalidasa. Learn about how these talented writers brought characters, settings, and plots to life in their plays, often with the support of kings and queens.
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