The correct answer is (d). Shudrak is the author of the play ‘Mrichchakatikam’. It is a Sanskrit play that is considered to be one of the greatest works of Indian literature. The play is set in the city of Ujjain and tells the story of a courtesan named Vasantasena and her lover, a Brahmin named Charudatta. The play is full of humor, wit, and social commentary. It is also a love story that has been told and retold for centuries.
Bhasa is another famous Sanskrit playwright who is often credited with writing ‘Mrichchakatikam’. However, there is no definitive evidence to support this claim. It is more likely that Shudrak was the true author of the play.
Kalidasa is another famous Sanskrit poet and playwright who is often mentioned in connection with ‘Mrichchakatikam’. However, he is not the author of the play. Kalidasa lived in the 5th century CE, while ‘Mrichchakatikam’ is believed to have been written in the 4th century CE.
Vasubandhu was a Buddhist philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE. He is not the author of ‘Mrichchakatikam’.