Agnimitra, the hero of Kalidasa's Malavikagnimitra belonged to :

Agnimitra, the hero of Kalidasa’s Malavikagnimitra belonged to :

[amp_mcq option1=”Sunga dynasty” option2=”Kanva dynasty” option3=”Satvahana dynasty” option4=”Gupta dynasty” correct=”option1″]

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Agnimitra was the son and successor of Pushyamitra Shunga, the founder of the Shunga dynasty. Kalidasa’s play ‘Malavikagnimitram’ revolves around King Agnimitra, placing him firmly within the Shunga dynasty.

‘Malavikagnimitram’ is a historical play by Kalidasa featuring characters from the Shunga dynasty.

The Shunga dynasty succeeded the Mauryan dynasty in Magadha. Pushyamitra Shunga was a general under the last Mauryan king whom he overthrew. His son Agnimitra reigned after him. The play provides some insights into the courtly life and political climate of the period, although it is primarily a work of literature.

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