The Sanskrit epic poem 'Shishupala Vadha' is one of the five 'Mahakavyas' and was written by:
- Kalidasa
- Bharavi
- Magha
- Sriharsha
Answer: Magha
Magha wrote 'Shishupala Vadha' in the 8th century. It is known for its complex linguistic acrobatics.
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