Question

Who wrote 'Kiratarjuniya'?
A. Bhasa
B. Bhartuhari
C. Bhavabhuthi
D. Bharavi

Answer 1

Hint: The Indian literature is marked by different styles of writing and includes both prose and verses among other forms of writings. The literature was mainly written in the Sanskrit language in ancient India and the topics of day to day life and the lives of the kings and the Queens were the prominent themes used by the authors for writing the text.

Complete answer: 'Kiratarjuniya' was written by Bharavi. Bhairavi was a popular and flourishing poet in the sixth-century AD. He was a Sanskrit poet and Therefore, most of his writings were written in the Sanskrit language. 'Kiratarjuniya' is identified as one of the most classical and historical literature that is written in prose format. Therefore, the text is also known as a maha kavya. The author of this maha kavya, Bharavi, is typically hailed from the southern part of India. The poet has described the encounter of prince Arjun with a wild mountaineer also known as a Kirata. This wild mountaineer proves to be the almighty God Shiva at the end of the poem. Under this poem, lord shiva offers a weapon to Arjun after he gets impressed by his bravery and penance. Bhasa, Bhartuhari, Bhavabhuthi were also prominent scholars and authors of that time but are credited for writing other texts.
Therefore, option D is correct.

Note: It is believed that the style of writing of Bharavi might have influenced the Magha poet, who is the poet that belonged to the 8th century AD time period. The poetry written by Bharavi is considered to be a masterpiece and classic example of the style of writing adopted in those times.