Question

Pick the statements which are correct about Harshavardhana, the last ruler of Vardhanas:

• A. He was the second son of king Prakashavardhana.
• B. He ruled between 606 CE to 647 CE.
• C. He was a patron of culture.
• D. He kept Kannauj as his capital.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B He ruled between 606 CE to 647 CE.
C He was a patron of culture.
D He kept Kannauj as his capital.

The Pushyabhuti dynasty is commonly known as the Vardhanas. Harshavardhana was the second son of king Prabhakaravardhana. He was crowned at the age of 16. He ruled between 606 CE to 647 CE. He was known to be a brilliant administrator and a conqueror as well. Many records of his spendings and investments in music, literature and religion tell us that he was a patron of culture. He kept Kannauj as his capital. The city was extended to about 4 to 5 miles along the Ganga river.