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Q. Which among the following Kavya of Sanskrit, deal with court intrigues & access to power of Chandragupta Maurya?

A
Ritusamhara
B
Mrichhakatika
C
Kumarasambhava
D
Mudrarakshahsa

Correct Answer

Mudrarakshahsa

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