Question

Famous Kāvya authored by Daṇḍin is

• A. Kumārasambhava
• B. Abhijñānaśākuntala
• C. Daśakumāracarita
• D. Kādambarī

Hint:

Daṇḍin also authored the important literary treatise Kāvyādarśa.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1:
Daṇḍin was a celebrated Sanskrit prose writer and literary critic.

Step 2:
Daśakumāracarita is one of the most famous works authored by Daṇḍin.

Step 3:
Kumārasambhava and Abhijñānaśākuntala were written by Kālidāsa, while Kādambarī was written by Bāṇabhaṭṭa.

Step 4:
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(3) Daśakumāracarita}} \]