The decline of the Nanda dynasty at the hands of Chanakya (Kautilya) and Chandragupta Maurya has been vividly portrayed in which classical Sanskrit play?
- AMrichhakatika
- BDevi Chandragupta
- CMattavilasa
- DMudrarakshasa
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
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.