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With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous<\/p>\n

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\nBhavabhuti, Hastimalla, and Kshemeshvara were famous playwrights.
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\nBhavabhuti was a celebrated Sanskrit playwright of the 8th century, known for works like ‘Malatimadhava’, ‘Mahaviracharita’, and ‘Uttararamacarita’. Hastimalla was a prolific Jain playwright of the 13th century, authoring several Kannada plays. Kshemeshvara was another notable Sanskrit playwright, likely active between the 10th and 11th centuries, known for his play ‘Chandakaushika’. All three are historically recognized for their contributions to drama.
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\nWhile individuals might have had multiple roles (e.g., philosophers who were also playwrights), the primary fame and historical identification of these three figures are as playwrights. They are significant figures in the history of Indian theatre and Sanskrit literature.
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