आधुनिक काळातील कोणते पहिले मराठी नाटक होते, जे 'विष्णूदास भावे' यांनी 1843 मध्ये सादर केले होते ?

The correct answer is Option B (Sitaswayamvar).

Key Points:
• Background & Pioneer of Modern Marathi Theatre:
• Vishnudas Amrit Bhave is recognized as the father and pioneer of modern Marathi theatre.
• In 1843, under the royal patronage of Shrimant Chintamanrao Appasaheb Patwardhan of Sangli princely state, Vishnudas Bhave wrote and staged the first modern Marathi drama titled 'Sitaswayamvar' (सीतास्वयंवर).
• Prior to this, performance traditions like Yakshagana from Karnataka influenced theatre in the region, but Bhave transformed it by composing Marathi songs and formal dialogue.
• Following the grand success of 'Sitaswayamvar', he formed a travelling theatrical troupe and produced numerous plays based on mythological themes (Ramayana and Mahabharata episodes).
• For this path-breaking contribution, Sangli is widely considered the cradle of Marathi theatre, and 'Sitaswayamvar' marks the official beginning of staged Marathi dramatic tradition.
• Key Takeaway: Vishnudas Bhave staged the first modern Marathi play 'Sitaswayamvar' in Sangli in 1843.