Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

Who was the writer of Mudrarakshasa?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Vishakhadatta

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vishakhadatta”.
Vishakhadatta was the writer of Mudrarakshasa.

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