Arrange the following authors in their correct chronological order. (a) Banabhatta
(b) Kalhana
(c) Kalidasa
(d) Patanjali
(e) Chanakya
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To solve chronological ordering questions in Indian history, it is essential to have a foundational knowledge of major historical periods and prominent personalities associated with them. Remembering key works or rulers linked to an author can often help place them correctly in time (e.g., Banabhatta with Harsha, Chanakya with Mauryan Empire). Always cross-reference with standard historical timelines.
Step 1: Identify the historical timelines of each author.
\begin{itemize}
\item Patanjali (d): 2nd century BCE – Famous for his work on Sanskrit grammar (Mahābhāṣya).
\item Chanakya (e): 4th century BCE – Also known as Kautilya, author of Arthashastra, advisor to Chandragupta Maury(A)
\item Kalidasa (c): 4th–5th century CE – Renowned classical Sanskrit poet and playwright.
\item Kalhana (b): 12th century CE – Historian and author of Rajatarangini.
\item Banabhatta (a): 7th century CE – Court poet of Harshavardhana, known for Harshacharit(A)
\end{itemize}
Step 2: Arrange in chronological order (from earliest to latest):
\[
\text{Patanjali (d)} \rightarrow \text{Chanakya (e)} \rightarrow \text{Kalidasa (c)} \rightarrow \text{Kalhana (b)} \rightarrow \text{Banabhatta (a)}
\]
Hence, the correct order is:
\[
d \rightarrow e \rightarrow c \rightarrow b \rightarrow a
\]
