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Which of the following best describes Bhavabhuti’s play Malatimadhava?

AIt is a historical drama about the conquest of a foreign kingdom.

BIt is a romantic Prakarana play that blends love and supernatural elements.

CIt is a mythological epic focused on the early years of Lord Shiva.

DIt is a political drama set in the court of King Yashovarman.

Answer:

B. It is a romantic Prakarana play that blends love and supernatural elements.

Read Explanation:

Bhavabhuti, a prominent dramatist from the later period of Sanskrit drama, served as the court poet of King Yashovarman of Kannauj in 8th century CE. Like many of his contemporaries, he wrote plays inspired by the Ramayana, including Mahaviracharita (Exploits of a Great Hero), which portrays the early life of Rama, and Uttaramcharita (The Latter History of Rama), which focuses on the final years of Rama’s life as detailed in the Uttara Kanda of the Ramayana. Both plays are composed of seven acts in the Nataka style. His third work, Malatimadhava (Malati and Madhava), is a Prakarana play centered on the love story between Malati, the daughter of a minister, and Madhavya, her beloved. The play incorporates supernatural elements, blending romance and horror in a unique and skillful way. Bhavabhuti is also known for completely omitting the character of the vidusaka (the comic jester) from his plays, thereby removing the comedic element. Critics interpret this absence as a reflection of his temperament, suggesting that he was not inclined to portray humor effectively.


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