Question

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION:
King Harshavardhana's army on the move has been vividly described by Banabhatta. Write the whole description in your own words.

Answer 1

The king used to travel with a lot of things which included weapons and things of daily use such as pots, pans, furniture, golden footstools, food, spices, etc.

• He was accompanied by animals such as goat deer, rabbits, etc.
• All these items were carried on carts.
• The king's army was accompanied by a band of musicians.
• Villagers brought gifts of curds, gur and flowers for the king.
• They also provided fodder for the animals.
• After the army passed, the whole environment used to be filled with dust.
• Elephants often trampled down the huts of villagers.