With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra. 2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana. 3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta-II. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: 3 only
Option c is the correct answer.
Amarasimha and Kalidasa were one of the Navratnas in the court of Chandra Gupta-II. Panini was a revered scholar belonging to 5th - 6th Century, whereas Pushyamitra Shunga reigned in 2nd BCE.