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Ashvaghosh wrote in classical Sanskrit.

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Ashvaghosha wrote in classical Sanskrit. Ashvaghosha was a philosopher, poet, and dramatist considered the first Sanskrit dramatist. He was the father of Sanskrit drama. He preceded Kalidas (5th century) in both age and popularity in poetry. He was made court poet of ruler Kanishka and wrote a biography of Gautam Buddha known as Buddhacharitha. He also popularised the writing style known as kavya in Sanskrit poetry. He converted to Buddhism after losing a heated debate with an old monk. He was a spiritual guide to king Kanishka, a brilliant orator.

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