The name of the poet Kalidasa is mentioned in the

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Q: 36 (IAS/1994)
The name of the poet Kalidasa is mentioned in the

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Kalidasa, a renowned Classical Sanskrit writer, is widely regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language. His name is not mentioned in the Allahabad pillar inscription (Option 1), Alapadu grant (Option 3), or Hanumakonda inscription (Option 4). The name of Kalidasa is indeed mentioned in the Aihole inscription (Option 2), which was written by Ravikirti, the court poet of Chalukya King Pulakesin II. The inscription, in Sanskrit and Kannada, celebrates the victory of the king and also mentions other great poets. Hence, the correct answer is the Aihole inscription.