Banabhatta was a court poet of which ruler?

Harshavardhana
Rajyavardhana
Prabhakarvardhana
Chandragupta

Banabhatta was a court poet of Harshavardhana. He was born in a Brahmin family in the 7th century CE. He was a brilliant scholar and a gifted poet. He wrote several works of literature, including the Harshacharita, a biography of Harshavardhana. He was also a skilled diplomat and served as an envoy to the Chinese court.

Harshavardhana was a king of the Pushyabhuti dynasty who ruled over the northern Indian subcontinent in the 7th century CE. He was a powerful and successful ruler who expanded his kingdom to include much of present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. He was also a patron of the arts and literature.

Rajyavardhana was the elder brother of Harshavardhana. He was a brave and capable warrior who helped his brother to expand their kingdom. He was killed in battle in 647 CE.

Prabhakaravardhana was the father of Harshavardhana and Rajyavardhana. He was a powerful and successful ruler who expanded his kingdom to include much of present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. He was also a patron of the arts and literature.

Chandragupta was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in the 4th century BCE. He was a brilliant military strategist and a wise ruler. He united much of the Indian subcontinent under his rule and established a powerful empire.

The correct answer is A.