Setubandham, also known as Ravanavaho, is an ancient Sanskrit kavya attributed to Pravarasena, a king of the Vakataka dynasty. This epic poem recounts the construction of the bridge (Setu) across the ocean to Lanka, as described in the Ramayana. Composed in Maharashtri Prakrit, the work showcases the author's mastery of language and poetic form.
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