Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?
✓ Correct answer: c) Madhyama-vyayoga
ExplanationMadhyama-vyayoga is one of the thirteen plays attributed to Bhasa.It is a one-act play (Prakarana) that revolves around a family reunion and is based on an episode from the Mahabharata.The play is notable for its dramatic structure, emotional depth, and adherence to classical Sanskrit theatrical conventions.The story unfolds with themes of valor, familial bonds, and moral dilemmas, culminating in a reunion that highlights Bhāsa's skill in dramatizing epic tales.Kavyalankara is a work on poetics and literary criticism attributed to Bhamaha, a 7th-century Sanskrit scholar.It is one of the earliest texts on Sanskrit poetics and discusses figures of speech (alankaras) and the nature of poetry.Natyashastra is a foundational text on Indian performing arts, including drama, dance, and music attributed to Bharata Muni.It is often referred to as the "fifth Veda" and provides detailed guidelines for theatrical performance, stagecraft, and aesthetics.The Mahabhashya is a commentary on Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, the foundational text of Sanskrit grammar.It is attributed to Patanjali an
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