UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

Explanation:

• Bhavabhuti served as a poet and dramatist (playwright) at the court of Yashovarman (725-752 CE) of Kannauj (Kanauj). In the field of drama, Bhavabhuti's work is the most noteworthy. Bhavabhuti's works are Uttararama-Charita, Malati-Madhava, etc.
  
  

• Hastimalla was a notable writer in the 13th century in Hoysala Empire (1025-1343). He wrote Purvapurana.
  
  
• Kshemeshvara was also a notable playwright during the ancient times.
  
  

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: History | Literature