‘Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with

Mṛcchchakaṭikam (The Little Clay Cart) is a ten-act Sanskrit drama attributed to Śūdraka; its central plot is the love story between the noble but impoverished Brahmin Cārudatta and the wealthy courtesan Vasantasenā. The play portrays their mutual affection, social complications and obstacles arising from rivals and urban society, focusing on romantic and social themes rather than historical military exploits or royal victories. The prologue and critical summaries explicitly describe the work as the story of an impoverished merchant/Brahmin in love with a courtesan, establishing that option (1) correctly reflects the play’s subject matter [2].

Sources

1. [1] https://gyansanchay.csjmu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Shudraka_-Mricchakatika.pdf
2. [2] https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202005171839542163mirza-Shudrak%20%20Mrichchakatikam-The%20Clay%20Cart.pdf