Bhāsa was the earliest known Sanskrit dramatist, many of whose complete plays have been found. There is no consensus regarding when the play was written, and it has been dated variously from 475 BCE to the 11th century CE. The Sanskrit poet Nannaya, who lived around 400 CE, has mentioned Bhasa in his works, and this suggests Bhasa may have lived around 350 CE. Bhasa was an ancient Indian playwright who is considered one of the earliest known dramatists in Sanskrit literature. He was the author of works such as the Madhyamavyayoga, DutaGhatotkacha, Dutavakya, Balacharita and Charudatta.