Banabhatta was the court poet of which emperor?
A
Vikramaditya
B
Kumaragupta
C
Harshavardhana
D
Kanishka
Correct Answer: Harshavardhana
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).