Q. The Prakrit text “Gathasaptasati” is attributed to the Satavahana king
(a) Vasishtiputra Pulumavi
(b) Hala
(c) Gautamiputra Satkarni
(d) Amaru
Ans: (b) Hala
Explanation: The Prakrit text “Gathasaptasati” is attributed to the Satavahana king Hala. Hala was a ruler of the Satavahana dynasty, which was a prominent dynasty in ancient South India from the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE. “Gathasaptasati,” also known as “Saptasati,” is a collection of poems written in Maharashtri Prakrit, a language prevalent during that time. The text consists of 700 verses (saptashati), hence its name. These verses depict various aspects of life, including love, nature, and social themes. Hala’s authorship of the “Gathasaptasati” is attributed based on the internal evidence found in the text.
