Shudraka, Indian King and Playwright
(3rd century CE)



The rich courtesan Vasantasenā, a
character in The Little Clay Cart

Just the Facts:
  • Name: Shudraka
  • Date: 3rd century CE
  • Place: India
  • Language: Sanskrit
  • Who he was: Indian king and playwright most famous for Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart); also Vinavasavadatta and Padmaprabhritaka

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