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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.
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📌 Question Number: 41 in Language & Literature of Maharashtra in the above course in App.