Q2
Who was the court poet of Harsha-vardhana?
A.
Bhani
B.
Ravi Kirti
C.
Banabhatta
AnswerD.
Vishnu Sharma
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).