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Ancient Indian History: Gupta Dynasty and Contemporary Era
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Shashanka, the king of Gaur, was a contemporary of
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Harshvardhana
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Shashanka, the ruler of Gaur (Bengal region), was a contemporary of Harshvardhana. In fact, Shashanka was Harsha's main rival and was responsible for killing Harsha's brother Rajyavardhana. He was a significant 7th-century ruler who opposed Harsha's expansion.