The 'Kiratarjuniya', one of the six great Sanskrit epics (Mahakavyas), narrates the combat between Arjuna and Shiva disguised as a Kirata (mountain dweller). Who is its author?
- Kalidasa
- Bharavi
- Magha
- Sriharsha
Answer: Bharavi
Bharavi composed the 'Kiratarjuniya' in the 6th century. It is renowned for its profound philosophical depth and complex linguistic structures.