The hero of the play "Malvikagnimitra" written by Kalidas was:

Pushyamitra Shunga
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Agnimitra
Chandragupta II

Ancient Indian History

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Answer:

Option C: Agnimitra

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Agnimitra”.

The hero of the Sanskrit play Malavikagnimitra by Kalidasa is Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor of Vidisha. The play is based on events from the reign of Agnimitra's father, Pushyamitra Shunga, and is considered Kalidasa's first play.