Who wrote Mrichchhakatika?

Shudraka

In the play "Mrichchhakatika" written by Shudraka (circa fourth century CE), the protagonist Charudatta was portrayed as possessing dual identities - that of a Brahmana and a sarthavaha, or merchant. Similarly, in a fifth-century inscription, two brothers were mentioned as making a donation for the construction of a temple, identified as kshatriya-vaniks, signifying their combined roles as both warriors and merchants. These instances exemplify the multifaceted nature of social identities in ancient Indian society, where individuals could assume multiple roles and affiliations simultaneously.