Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

UPSC CSE Pre. 2016

A. Swapnavasavadatta
B. Malavikagnirnitra
C. Meghadoota
D. Ratnavali

Answer: Malavikagnirnitra

Option b is the correct answer. The Malavikagnimitra is a Sanskrit play by Kalidas. The play tells the love story of Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor. He falls in love with the picture of an exiled servant girl named Malavika.

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