Q. Consider the following statements, with regard to the reign of King Harshavardhana:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q. Consider the following statements, with regard to the reign of King Harshavardhana:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The correct option is B 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
King Harshavardhana is considered the last great Hindu ruler and was well known for his religious toleration, able administration, and diplomatic relations. He had also maintained diplomatic ties with China. Hiuen Tsang, the famous Chinese traveller, had also visited India during his reign and written vividly about the social, economic, and religious conditions under his rule. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Harsha’s plans to conquer lands to the south were hampered when the Chalukya king, Pulakesin II who defeated Harsha in 618-619 A.D. This sealed Harsha’s southern territorial limit as the Narmada River. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
He organized religious assemblies every fifth year of his reign at Prayag (Allahabad). The thing which was left in the state treasury after five years, Harsha used to give it all to charity at that time. He held six such assemblies during his reign. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Explanation:
King Harshavardhana is considered the last great Hindu ruler and was well known for his religious toleration, able administration, and diplomatic relations. He had also maintained diplomatic ties with China. Hiuen Tsang, the famous Chinese traveller, had also visited India during his reign and written vividly about the social, economic, and religious conditions under his rule. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Harsha’s plans to conquer lands to the south were hampered when the Chalukya king, Pulakesin II who defeated Harsha in 618-619 A.D. This sealed Harsha’s southern territorial limit as the Narmada River. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
He organized religious assemblies every fifth year of his reign at Prayag (Allahabad). The thing which was left in the state treasury after five years, Harsha used to give it all to charity at that time. He held six such assemblies during his reign. Hence statement 3 is correct.
