Who is the author of book 'Panchtantra'?

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The correct option is 2:

The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of inter-related animal fables in Sanskrit verse and prose. The earliest recorded work, attributed to Vishnu Sharma, dates to about 300 BCE. Vishnu Sharma was a great scholar who composed these stories to impart wisdom and moral lessons to the sons of King Amarasakti, who were considered foolish and disliked studying. The Panchatantra is a "niti-shastra," or a textbook of "niti," which roughly means "the wise conduct of life." The stories often feature anthropomorphized animals that embody human virtues and vices, delivering valuable lessons through their interactions.

The incorrect option is 1: Narayan Sharma.
While there might be individuals named Narayan Sharma, he is not credited with authoring the Panchatantra. The available historical and literary records consistently attribute the Panchatantra to Vishnu Sharma.

The incorrect option is 3: Kali Das.
Kali Das (or Kalidasa) was a renowned classical Sanskrit writer, widely regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language. His famous works include "Abhijnanasakuntalam" and "Meghaduta," but he is not the author of the Panchatantra.

The incorrect option is 4: Vishakha Dutta.
Vishakha Dutta was an ancient Indian playwright who wrote in Sanskrit. He is most famously known for his historical play "Mudrarakshasa," which is about the rise of Chandragupta Maurya. Vishakha Dutta is not associated with the authorship of the Panchatantra.