Mudrarakshasa (literary study)

by Antara Chakravarty | 2015 | 58,556 words

This page relates ‘Introduction’ of the English study on the Mudrarakshasa: an ancient Sanskrit dramatic play (Nataka) authored by Vishakhadatta which deals with the life of king Chandragupta. This study investigates the Mudra Rakshasa from a literary perspective, such as metrics, themes, rhetorics and other poetical elements. Chandragupta ruled the Mauryan Empire during the 4th century BCE, hence this text can also be studied as a historical textbook of ancient India.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

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1. Mudrārākṣasa as a Nāṭaka

2. About the Drama

3. The title of the Play

4. The source of the Mudrārākṣasa

5. About the dramatist (Viśākhadatta)

6. Date of Viśākhadatta

Last Updated: 04 July, 2023