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At what age did Harshavardhana ascend the throne?
At what age did Harshavardhana ascend the throne?
- 25 years
- 18 years
- 16 years (correct)
- 20 years
Who wrote the biography of Harsha, known as Harshacharita?
Who wrote the biography of Harsha, known as Harshacharita?
- Banabhatta (correct)
- Shashank
- Xuanzang
- Rajyavardh
Where did Harshavardhana move his capital to soon after ascending the throne?
Where did Harshavardhana move his capital to soon after ascending the throne?
- Bengal
- Magadha
- Kannauj (correct)
- Thaneswar
What is the title of the book written by the Chinese Buddhist traveler Xuanzang about Harshavardhana?
What is the title of the book written by the Chinese Buddhist traveler Xuanzang about Harshavardhana?
Which kingdom did Harshavardhana establish in the north after taking over Kannauj?
Which kingdom did Harshavardhana establish in the north after taking over Kannauj?
Who did Harshavardhana decide to defeat in order to take revenge for the deaths of his brother and brother-in-law?
Who did Harshavardhana decide to defeat in order to take revenge for the deaths of his brother and brother-in-law?
In what town did Harshavardhana take over the throne after his brother Rajyavardh was killed?
In what town did Harshavardhana take over the throne after his brother Rajyavardh was killed?
Which literary work provides an account of Harshavardhana by the Chinese traveler Xuanzang?
Which literary work provides an account of Harshavardhana by the Chinese traveler Xuanzang?
What did Harshavardhana conquer after he captured Bengal and Magadha?
What did Harshavardhana conquer after he captured Bengal and Magadha?
How is Harshavardhana regarded in ancient India?
How is Harshavardhana regarded in ancient India?
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