Question

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:
We come to know about Harshavardhana from:

• A. The biography written by Banabhatta
• B. The account of Xuan Zang
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. Neither (a) nor (d)

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both (a) and (b)

Harsha is also known as Harshavardhana, was an Indian emperor who ruled North India from 606 to 647 CE. He was a member of the Vardhana dynasty; and was the son of Prabhakarvardhana who defeated the Alchon Huna invaders, and the younger brother of Rajyavardhana, a king of Thanesar, present-day Haryana.

His biography was written by Banabhatta. We also know about Harshavardhana from Xuan Zang.