Who is the author of Panchatantra?

Vishnusharma was the author of Panchatantra.

One of the most renowned literary works of the Gupta Age was the Panchatantra, composed by Vishnusharma. This has come to be regarded as a notable contribution to the world literature. Its impact on the Western world is most impressive. Nearly two hundred versions of this work are to be seen in a large number of languages including German, Italian, Greek, Spanish, and English.