Who among the following wrote Gangavamsanucharitam, which contains information regarding the history of the Ganga period? 

The correct answer is Vasudeva Ratha.

Key Points

• Vasudeva Ratha was a renowned scholar and historian.
• He wrote the Gangavamsanucharitam, a critical historical text on the Ganga dynasty.
• The text contains detailed accounts of the rulers and their contributions during the Ganga period.
• His work is considered an important source for the history of the Ganga dynasty.

Additional Information

• Kalidasa
  • ​Kalidasa was a classical Sanskrit author and is often considered ancient India's greatest poet and playwright.
  • His notable works include "Shakuntala" and "Meghaduta".
• Banabhatta
  • Banabhatta was a 7th-century Sanskrit prose writer and poet.
  • He is known for writing the biography "Harshacharita" of the northern Indian emperor Harsha.
• Pusyamitra Sunga:
  • Pusyamitra Sunga was the founder and first ruler of the Sunga dynasty in North India.
  • He is known for his role in the overthrow of the Maurya dynasty.