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Q. Select the correct pair of writer and their book

A
Bharavi's Mricchakatika
B
Bhavabhuti's Utter -Ramacharita
C
Vishakhadatta's Rajdoot
D
Shudraka's Kirtarjuniya

Correct Answer

Bhavabhuti's Utter -Ramacharita

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