Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,32,43,35,5,3,32
keywords:
{'last buddhist king': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'great sanskrit scholar': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'ashoka': [6, 1, 2, 3], 'kanishka': [4, 0, 0, 1], 'writer': [2, 0, 6, 3], 'bipibisara': [1, 0, 0, 0]}
The correct answer is option 4: Harsha Vardhana. Harsha Vardhana was a Buddhist king who ruled over the Indian subcontinent from 606 to 647 CE. He was not only a great king but also a learned scholar. He is known for his immense contributions to Sanskrit literature. Harsha Vardhana himself was a proficient Sanskrit scholar and writer. He composed several plays and poetry in Sanskrit, including the famous play called "Ratnavali." In addition to his literary endeavors, Harsha Vardhana was also a patron of arts and culture. He promoted Buddhism and was known for his support to scholars and poets. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option 4: Harsha Vardhana.