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Kālidāsa (Devanagari: कालिदास; fl. 4th–5th century CE) was a Classical Sanskrit author who is often considered ancient India's greatest playwright and dramatist. His plays and poetry are primarily based on the Vedas, the Rāmāyaṇa, the Mahābhārata and the Purāṇas.[1] His surviving works consist of three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems.
Kalidasa
A 20th century artist's impression of Kālidāsa composing the Meghadūta
A 20th century artist's impression of Kālidāsa composing the Meghadūta
Occupation
Poet, Dramatist
Language
Sanskrit, Prakrit
Period
c. 4th–5th century CE
Genre
Sanskrit drama, Classical literature
Subject
Epic poetry, Puranas
Notable works
Kumārasambhavam, Abhijñānaśākuntalam, Raghuvaṃśa, Meghadūta, Vikramōrvaśīyam
Much about his life is unknown except what can be inferred from his poetry and plays.[2] His works cannot be dated with precision, but they were most likely authored before the 5th century CE.
Early life
Period
Theory of multiple Kālidāsas
Works
Influence
Critical reputation
Later culture
See also
References
Notes
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