Who was the court poet of Harsha-vardhana?

A Bhani
B Ravi Kirti
C Banabhatta
D Vishnu Sharma

Correct Answer: Banabhatta

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).
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