Q. Who is credited with composing the Gatha Saptashati, an important anthology in Maharashtri Prakrit literature?
Answer: King Hāla
Notes: Gatha Saptashati is a celebrated collection of 700 Prakrit poems, traditionally attributed to King Hāla of the Satavahana dynasty (1st century CE), who ruled in present-day Maharashtra. It highlights rural life, love, and Maharashtra’s culture, significantly influencing later Prakrit and Sanskrit literature.