Q3
Banabhatta was the court poet of which emperor?
A.
Vikramaditya
B.
Kumaragupta
C.
Harshavardhana
AnswerD.
Kanishka
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Banabhatta was the court poet of king Harshavardhana. His biography Harshacharita ("Deeds of Harsha") written by Sanskrit poet Banabhatta, describes his association with Thanesar, besides mentioning the defence wall, a moat and the palace with a two-storied Dhavalagriha (white mansion).