Q. The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on:
(a) a conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore
(b) a romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman
(c) the story of the power struggle between two Aryan
(d) the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta
Ans: (d) the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta.
The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa, written by Visakhadatta, is a historical drama that revolves around the court intrigues and political conflicts during the time of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire. It portrays the power struggle between the minister Chanakya (Kautilya) and the Prime Minister Rakshasa, who served under the Nanda dynasty before Chandragupta came to power. The play explores themes of political strategy, manipulation, and the pursuit of power in ancient India.
