'Abhijnanasakuntalam', considered one of the greatest works in world literature, was written by:

Correct Answer: Kalidasa

Subject: history

• Bhasa
• Kalidasa
• Asvaghosha
• Panini

Explanation: Abhijnanasakuntalam (Recognition of Shakuntala) was written by Kalidasa, who is considered the greatest Sanskrit poet and playwright, likely flourishing during the Gupta period (4th–5th century CE). The play tells the story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala (from Mahabharata). It was one of the first Sanskrit works translated into European languages — German poet Goethe was greatly impressed by it. Kalidasa's other works: Meghaduta, Raghuvamsha, Kumarasambhava (poetry), Malavikagnimitra, Vikramorvasiya (dramas). Asvaghosha was an early Buddhist poet who wrote Buddhacharita and Saundarananda.

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