UPSC CSE Prelims 2016
(B) Malavikagnimitra is a Sanskrit play authored by Kalidasa. It narrates the romantic relationship between King Agnimitra, who was the son of Pushyamitra Shunga (the founder of the Sunga dynasty), and Malavika, a royal handmaiden. The play thus directly addresses the love story involving the son of the Sunga dynasty's founder.
Swapnavasavadatta: This play was written by Bhasa. It focuses on the story of King Udayana of Vatsa and Princess Vasavadatta of Avanti, and is not associated with the Sunga dynasty.
Meghadoota: This is a lyrical poem (kavya) by Kalidasa, depicting a Yaksha sending a message to his beloved through a cloud. It is a work of poetic imagination and does not involve historical dynastic narratives or the Sunga dynasty.
Ratnavali: This is a Sanskrit drama attributed to King Harsha. It centers on the love story of King Udayana and Princess Ratnavali, and bears no connection to the Sunga dynasty.