Raghuvamsha

Name: Raghuvamsha
Author: Kalidasa

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Epic poem about ancestral lineage of Raghu dynasty

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Kalidasa

Greatest playwright and poet of classical Sanskrit literature, celebrated for lyrical beauty, erotic depth, and philosophical wisdom. Shakuntala, The Cloud Messenger, and Raghuvamsa are among the masterpieces of world literature.

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