Which of the following statements with regard to the Vatsa Mahajanapada is/are correct? 1. Its capital, Kaushambi, on Yamuna River, served as a major commercial transit hub connecting northern and southern trade routes. 2. Svapnavasavadattam authored by Harsha and Priyadarshika authored by Bhasa based on life of King Udayana of Vatsa. Select the answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Kaushambi (near modern Prayagraj) was situated on the Yamuna and served as a flourishing commercial hub along the Uttarapatha trade route.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Bhasa authored Svapnavasavadattam (along with Charudatta and Pratijnayaugandharayana), whereas Emperor Harsha authored Priyadarshika and Ratnavali. Both plays are based on the romantic legends and life of King Udayana of Vatsa