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What is the central theme of Sudraka’s play Mrichchhakatika?

AThe conquest of foreign lands by a royal warrior

BThe rivalry between two kings for a throne

CThe love story between a Brahmin merchant and a courtesan amidst social and political challenges

DThe life of ascetics in the Himalayan forests

Answer:

C. The love story between a Brahmin merchant and a courtesan amidst social and political challenges

Read Explanation:

Sudraka, meaning "the little servant," was a poet-king who lived in Ujjain during the 2nd century CE. He is best known for his Prakarana play Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart), which is an expanded version of Bhasa’s unfinished play Charudattam (Charudatta). This ten-act play tells the love story of Charudatta, a Brahmin merchant, and Vasantasenâ, a courtesan, whose relationship is obstructed by a jealous suitor. It provides a vivid and realistic portrayal of urban society and the intricate social structure of the time. Sudraka’s other works include Vinavasavadatta, a Bhana (a short one-act monologue), and Padmaprabhritaka.


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