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The decline of the Nanda dynasty at the hands of Chanakya (Kautilya) and Chandragupta Maurya has been vividly portrayed in which classical Sanskrit play?

  1. A
    Mrichhakatika
  2. B
    Devi Chandragupta
  3. C
    Mattavilasa
  4. D
    Mudrarakshasa

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Mudrarakshasa (The Signet Ring of Rakshasa) is a historical Sanskrit play written by Vishakhadatta. It narrates the ascent of Chandragupta Maurya to power in northern India with the strategic guidance of Kautilya, detailing the defeat of the Nandas.

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The decline of the Nanda dynasty at the hands of Chanakya (Kautilya) and Chandragupta Maurya has been vividly portrayed in which classical Sanskrit play?
A
Mrichhakatika
B
Devi Chandragupta
C
Mattavilasa
D
Mudrarakshasa

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