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Kālidāsa

Playwright

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Kālidāsa is a playwright, best known for The Abhijñānaśākuntalam of Kālidāsa.

Quick Facts About Kālidāsa

Profession
Playwright
Notable works
The Abhijñānaśākuntalam of Kālidāsa
Known for
Meghadūta, Abhigyanashakuntalam, Raghuvaṃśa, Kumārasaṃbhava, Mālavikāgnimitram

About Kālidāsa

Kālidāsa was a Classical Sanskrit author who is often considered ancient India's greatest poet and playwright. His plays and poetry are primarily based on Hindu Puranas and philosophy. His surviving works consist of three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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