5 Questions
Who is known for works like Kumarasambhava, Meghaduta, and Ritusamhara?
Kalidasa
Which poet praised the valor of Chandragupta Maurya and Samudra Gupta?
Hari Sena
Who wrote Gita Govinda, celebrating the life and escapades of Lord Krishna?
Jayadeva
Which text focuses on economic, social conditions, and military strategy?
Arthashastra
When were the Dharma Sutras likely written?
Between 500 to 200 BC
Study Notes
- Sanskrit poetry, known as kavya, focuses on form, style, and figures of speech, with Kalidasa being a renowned poet known for works like Kumarasambhava, Meghaduta, and Ritusamhara.
- Poet Hari Sena from the Gupta period wrote poems praising the valor of Chandragupta Maurya and Samudra Gupta, inscribed on the Allahabad pillar.
- Jayadeva, a popular Sanskrit poet from the 12th century, wrote Gita Govinda, which celebrates the life and escapades of Lord Krishna, his love for Radha, and the beauty of nature.
- Dharma Sutras, written between 500 to 200 BC, were compilations of laws governing Hindu Kingdom subjects, detailing property rights, transactions, and punishments for offenses from fraud to murder.
- Manusmriti, a text on social conduct and laws of Manu, defines the roles of men and women in society, possibly compiled between 200 BC and 200 AD. Arthashastra from the Mauryan period focuses on economic, social conditions, and military strategy, attributed to scholars like Chanakya.
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