• The Mrichchhakaktika, or the little clay cart, written by Sudraka, deals with the love affair of a poor Brahmana with the beautiful daughter of a courtesan. It is considered one of the best works of ancient drama.

• Malavikagnimitra, Abhijnanashakuntalam and Vikramorvashi were written by Kalidasa.

• Kalidasa was also the author of two famous Sanskrit epic poems: Raghuvansham and Kumarasambhavam. In fact, Abhijnanashakuntalam is considered to be one of the best hundred literary works in the world.