Notable Writers
Kalidasa | Malavikagnimitram is based on some events of the reign of Pushyamitra Sunga dynasty which followed the Mauryas. Abhijanashakuntalam: glimpse of Guptas. |
Bhasa and Shudraka | Wrote plays based on historical events |
Banabhatta | Harshacharita throws light on many historical facts |
Vakpati | Wrote Gaudavaho, based on the exploits of Yasovarman of Kanauj |
Bilhana | Vikramankadevacharita describes the victories of the later Chalukya king Vikramaditya. |
Kalhan | His book Rajatarangini. |
Banabhatta’s Harshacharita | 7th AD: Describes the early career of Harshavardhana court life and social life in his age. |
Sandhyakara Nandi | Ramacharit. 12th AD: Conflict between Kaivarta peasants and Pala prince Rampala. Prince wins. |
Bilhana’s Vikramankadevacharita | On the life of king Vikramaditya |