Who translated kalidas shakuntala into English?

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2026-02-07 23:30

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Kalidasa's "Shakuntala" was famously translated into English by Sir William Jones in 1789. Jones, a British philologist and judge in India, was instrumental in introducing Indian literature to the Western world. His translation helped to popularize the work and showcased the richness of Sanskrit literature. Subsequent translations have also been made, but Jones's version remains one of the most notable.

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