Mudrarakshasa topic — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2002

The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on:

1. a conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore
2. a romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman
3. the story of the power struggle between two Aryan tribes
4. the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• Mudrarakshasa is a political drama centered on the rise of Chandragupta Maurya and the diplomatic and political strategies employed by Chanakya to secure the Mauryan throne. The play mainly deals with court politics, conspiracies, and the conflict with Rakshasa, the minister of the Nanda dynasty.

Answer: (d) the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya