Q. Who worte ‘Amarakosha’?
(a) Vatsyayana
(b) Vishakha Dutta
(c) Amar Singh
(d) Bhasa
Ans: (c) Amar Singh
Explanation:
The correct answer is (c) Amar Singh.
The “Amarakosha” is a well-known Sanskrit lexicon or thesaurus, and it was written by Amar Singh, also known as Amarasimha. He was a scholar and poet who lived during the Gupta period in ancient India.
The “Amarakosha” is a valuable literary work that provides an alphabetical list of Sanskrit words and their synonyms. It serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding the meanings and usage of various Sanskrit terms.
While Vatsyayana is known for writing the “Kama Sutra,” Vishakha Dutta is associated with the play “Mrichchakatika” (also known as “Shudraka”), and Bhasa is recognized for his contributions to ancient Indian drama. Amar Singh, or Amarasimha, specifically wrote the “Amarakosha.”