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Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

What was/were most important reason(s) for the decline of the Gupta empire?

  1. Invasions of the Hunas

  2. Weak later Gupta rulers

  3. Independence of the later Gupta rulers

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The decline of the Gupta Empire was a multifaceted process caused by the Huna invasions, the weakness of later rulers, and the rise of independent regional powers.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

What was the extent of Harsha's empire? 

  1. The entire Indian subcontinent

  2. The whole of India

  3. The entire Deccan region

  4. A part of northern India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Harshavardhana's empire did not cover the entire Indian subcontinent; it was primarily centered in northern India, extending over regions like Punjab, Rajasthan, and parts of the Gangetic plain.

Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Who among the following renowned Scholar wrote the biography of King Harsha and Kadambari?

  1. Bharavi

  2. Bhartrihari

  3. Banabhatta

  4. Magha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Answer - (C) - Banbhatta 

'Harshcharita' was the biography of King Harsha and Kadambari composed by Banbhatta. He was a 7th century poet and resided in the court of 'Harsha' or 'Harshvardhan'. His book 'Harshcharita' described the early deeds of 'Harsha' and of Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang. Bharavi was a 6th century poet hailed from Southern India and resided in the court of King Durvinita of Ganga dynasty. Magha was a 7th century poet lived in the court of King Varmalata. Bhartrihari was a Sanskrit writer belonged to 5th century.