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Who was Harshavardhana?
Harshavardhana was not only a patron of learning. but was himself an accomplished author.
What did Harshavardhana write?
He wrote three Sanskrit plays—Nagananda. Ratnavali and Priyadarsika.
Who is BanaBhatta?
Banabhatta. the author of Harshacharita. a historical work narrating the incidents of the earlier part of Harsha’s reign.
What are Mayur and Surya Shataka known for?
Mayur and Surya Shataka are well known poetical novels of great literary merit written by Banabhatta.
What were the years of Chalukyas of Vatapi/Vadami’s power?
543-755 AD
How did Pulakesin II counter Harsha’s design to conquer Deccan?
Pulakesin II was able to check Harsha’s design to conquer Deccan.
Which country did Harsha maintain diplomatic relations with?
Harsha maintained diplomatic relations with China.
Who was the Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha’s reign?
Huien-Tsang was the Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha’s reign.
What were the two most celebrated events of Harsha’s reign according to Huien-Tsang?
The two most celebrated events of Harsha’s reign were the assemblies at Kannauj and Prayaga.
What was the purpose of the Kannauj assembly?
The Kannauj assembly was held in the honour of Huien-Tsang and to popularise Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
What was the significance of the Prayaga assembly?
The Prayaga assembly was held at the confluence of the Ganges. the Yamuna and Saraswati. where Harsha used to celebrate religious festivals every five years. It is said that this was the beginning of Kumbha fair.
Who ascended the throne in 606 AD after the killing of Rajyavardhana?
Harsha ascended the throne in 606 AD after the killing of Rajyavardhana.
Which city did Harsha make his new capital after driving out Shashanka from Kannauj?
Harsha made Kannauj his new capital after driving out Shashanka from Kannauj.
Which ruler of Vallabhi did Harsha defeat?
Harsha defeated Dhruvasena II. the Maitraka ruler of Vallabhi.
Which ruler of Vatapi/Vadami inflicted a decisive defeat on Harsha at the bank of Narmada?
Pulakeshin II. the Chalukya ruler of Vatapi/Vadami. inflicted a decisive defeat on Harsha at the bank of Narmada.
What was the name of the Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha’s reign?
Huien-Tsang was the name of the Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha’s reign.
Which dynasty was founded at Thaneswar by Pushyabhuti?
The Pushyabhuti or Vardhana dynasty was founded at Thaneswar by Pushyabhuti.
Who was the first important ruler of the Pushyabhuti dynasty?
Prabhakaravardhana was the first important ruler of the Pushyabhuti dynasty.
Who succeeded Prabhakaravardhana?
Rajyavardhana succeeded Prabhakaravardhana.
What happened to Rajyavardhana’s sister Rajayshri?
Rajayshri was married to Grahavarman. the Maukhari ruler of Kannauj. who was murdered by Deva Gupta. the ruler of Malwa. Rajayshri was imprisoned by Deva Gupta and Shashanka. the ruler of Gaud. She later escaped into the forests of Central India.
Who killed Rajyavardhana?
Rajyavardhana was killed by Shashanka in 606 AD.
Which dynasty began the Dravida style of temple architecture?
The Pallavas began the Dravida style of temple architecture.
Which dynasty reached the culmination of the Dravida style of temple architecture?
The Cholas reached the culmination of the Dravida style of temple architecture.
What are the four stages of the development of the Dravida style of temple architecture under the Pallavas?
The four stages are: Mahendravarman Group. Mamalla Group. Rajasimha Group. and Aparajit Group.
