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Which of the following is the author of play / book Yashodhara ?  

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A .  Maithili Sharan Gupt
B .  Khushwant Singh
C .  Bankim Chandra
D .  Sarojini Naidu
E .  None of these
Answer: Option A
Maithili Sharan Gupt (18861964) was an Indian poet, playwright and essayist of early twentieth century who has written many books and plays. One of his most popular plays is Yashodhara, which was based on the life of Yashodhara, the wife of Gautama Buddha.

Yashodhara was written by Maithili Sharan Gupt in 1932, and it is based on the ancient Buddhist scripture called Divyavadana. It is a play written in the traditional Indian style and follows the story of Yashodhara, who was the wife of the Buddha. The play is set in the royal court of Kapilavastu and follows Yashodhara's journey from her childhood to her eventual death.

Maithili Sharan Gupt was one of the most renowned poets and playwrights of early twentieth century India. He was born in 1886 in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and received his education in Agra and Allahabad. He was a prolific writer and wrote numerous books, plays and essays. He was also an active member of the Indian National Congress and a strong advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity. He died in 1964 at the age of 78.

In Yashodhara, Maithili Sharan Gupt has presented the story of Yashodhara in a very poetic and realistic way. He has used symbolism and metaphors to make the play more engaging and meaningful. The play has been translated into several languages and has been staged all over India. It has been adapted into films and television serials as well.

Thus, it can be concluded that the author of play/book Yashodhara is Maithili Sharan Gupt.

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