Who was the court poet of Harsha-vardhana?

A. Bhani

B. Ravi Kirti

C. Banabhatta

D. Vishnu Sharma

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Banabhatta was the court poet of king Harshavardhana. His biography Harshacharita ("Deeds of Harsha") written by Sanskrit poet Banabhatta, describes his association with Thanesar, besides mentioning the defence wall, a moat and the palace with a two-storied Dhavalagriha (white mansion).