
This hypothesis is based on Kālidāsa's detailed description of the Himalayas in his Kumārasambhava, the display of his love for Ujjain in Meghadūta, and his highly eulogistic descriptions of Kalingan emperor Hemāngada in Raghuvaṃśa (sixth sarga). Scholars have speculated that Kālidāsa may have lived near the Himalayas, in the vicinity of Ujjain, and in Kalinga. His works cannot be dated with precision, but they were most likely authored before the 5th century CE.

Much about his life is unknown except what can be inferred from his poetry and plays. His surviving works consist of three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems. His plays and poetry are primarily based on Hindu Puranas and philosophy. 4th–5th century CE) was a Classical Sanskrit author who is often considered ancient India's greatest poet and playwright. Kumārasambhavam, Abhijñānaśākuntalam, Raghuvaṃśa, Meghadūta, Vikramōrvaśīyam A 20th-century artist's impression of Kālidāsa composing the Meghadūta
