Who wrote ‘Kumarasambhavam‘?

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Answer

Kalidasa

Explanation

‘Kumarasambhavam‘ is one of the finest epics by the great poet Kalidasa. It narrates the story of the birth of Kumara (Kartikeya), the son of Shiva and Parvati.

Key Points

  • Kalidasa was one of the Navaratnas in the court of Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II.
  • It is a significant classical work in Sanskrit literature.
  • Kalidasa is often called the 'Shakespeare of India'.

Additional Information

  • Other famous works of Kalidasa include 'Abhigyan Shakuntalam' and 'Meghadutam'.
  • The title Kumarasambhavam means 'The Birth of Kumara'.
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