The Harshacharita is a biography of Harshavardhana, the ruler of Kannauj, composed in Sanskrit by his court poet, _______.

Banabhatta

The correct answer is Option 1- Banabhatta

Banabhatta was the court poet of Harshavardhana and the author of the Harshacharita. Kamban, Dandin, and Jinsena were all Sanskrit poets, but they did not live during the reign of Harshavardhana.

Banabhatta was a master of Sanskrit prose and poetry. The Harshacharita is considered to be one of the greatest works of Sanskrit literature. It is a biography of Harshavardhana, but it is also a valuable source of information about the social, economic, and cultural conditions of India during the 7th century CE.

Banabhatta's other works include the Kadambari, a novel, and the Parvatiparinaya, a drama. He was also a skilled administrator and served as a minister in the court of Harshavardhana.

Banabhatta was a great poet and writer, and his works have had a lasting influence on Indian literature. He is considered to be one of the greatest Sanskrit writers of all time.