Who among the following was the ruler of Kannauj during the period 606 – 647 CE ?
Harshavardhana
After the decline of the Guptas, the Pushyabhuti (Vardhana) dynasty of Thanesar rose to power in north India.
Harshavardhana ascended the throne in 606 CE, shifted his capital to Kannauj and ruled until his death in 647 CE; his era (Harsha Samvat) begins in 606 CE.
Shashanka ruled Gauda (Bengal), Pulakeshin II was the Chalukya king of Badami who defeated Harsha on the Narmada, and Yashodharman of Malwa belonged to the early sixth century.
Hence, Harshavardhana.
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Who among the following composed the Harshacharita, the Sanskrit biography of Harshavardhana, the ruler of Kannauj ?
Important Questions from Post Guptas Age
Gurjara-Prathiharas originally came to the Indian subcontinent from:
Gupta emperor Chandragupta II was known by which other following name/s?
(A) Devagupta
(B) Devaraja
(C) Devaputra
(D) Devavrata
Choose the correct answer from the options give below:
In which of the following periods first stupas in India came into being:
Which of the following statements is correct about Goddess Sri Lakshmi?
A. The Ravanavaha attributed to Vakataka King Pravarasena II speaks of Sri Lakshmi as pralayagrhini.
B. The Bhitari inscription refers to Vishnu as one who is the permanent abode of Lakshmi.
C. Harsha frequently refers to Sri Lakshmi in the Ratnavali
D. The Gwalior stone inscription speaks of Vishnu and Sri Lakshmi,
E. Sita is identified with Lakshmi in the Harivamsa and the Vishnudharmottara Purana.
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