Mudraraksasa (The Signet Ring of Rakshasa) by Vishakadatta
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Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
8182200091
Length
x+118p., 23cm.
Subjects
Mudrarakshasa is a historical play of the nataka type in seven acts written by Visakhadatta in 6th Century A.D. in which Chanakya, the minister of king Chandragupta of Pataliputra, wins over Rakshasa, the minister of the Nandas to the side of Chandragupta. It is an unique play in many respects. The play is based on a political theme and it bears testimony to the consummate skill of Visakhadatta as a dramatist. It does not present any of the recognized dramatic ...
