Q. Who was the historical patron of Sanskrit playwright Bhavabhuti?
Answer:
Yashovarman of Kannauj
Notes: Bhavabhuti was patronized by Yashovarman, ruler of Kannauj, as recorded in Kalhana's Rajatarangini. Yashovarman ruled in the 8th century CE. Vikramaditya of Ujjain and Chandragupta II belonged to earlier periods.