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

Which important dynasty rose from the ruins of the Gupta empire?

  1. The Maukharis of Kannauj

  2. The Later Guptas of Magadha

  3. The Pushyabhutis of Kurukshetra

  4. The Maitrakas of Gujarat
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C Correct answer
Explanation

After the downfall of the Gupta Empire in the middle of the 6th century, North India was split into several independent kingdoms. The northern and western regions of India passed into the hands of a dozen or more feudatory states. Prabhakara Vardhana, the ruler of Sthanvisvara, who belonged to the Vardhana family, extended his control over neighbouring states. Prabhakar Vardhana was the first king of the Vardhana dynasty with his capital at Thaneswar. After Prabhakar Vardhana's death in 605, his eldest son, Rajya Vardhana, ascended the throne. Harsha Vardhana was Rajya Vardhana's younger brother. This period of kings from the same line has been referred to as the Vardhana dynasty or Pushyabuthi dynasty in several sources.

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

Who presided on the Kannauj assembly of 643 A.D. called by Harshavardhana?

  1. Harshavardhana

  2. Sasanka

  3. Hieun Tsang

  4. Dalai Lama
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the year 643 A.D.Harsha held a great religious assembly in his capital at Kanauj on the bank of the river Ganges. The purpose of the assembly was to highlight the teachings of Buddha. On that occasion, Harsha also wanted to honour the Chinese Master of the Law, Hiuen Tsang.
This grand function was attended by twenty tributary kings. Three thousand Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhists, three thousand Brahmins and Jainas, and one thousand Buddhist scholars from the University of Nalanda attended this assembly. Harsha himself proposed the name of Hiuen Tsang to take the chair. The subject of discussion in the assembly related to Mahayana Buddhism. The assembly continued for long 23 days.

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

When and where did Pulakesin II defeat Harshavardhana?

  1. In the summer of 647 CE on the banks of river Yamuna

  2. In the summer of 618 CE on the banks of river Ganga

  3. In the winter of 647 CE on the banks of river Yamuna

  4. In the winter of 618 CE on the banks of river Narmada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

As North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers after the fall of the prior Gupta Empire, Harsha united the small republics from Punjab to central India, and their representatives crowned him king at an assembly in April 606 giving him the title of Maharaja. 

Harsha established an empire that brought all of northern India under his control. The peace and prosperity that prevailed made his court a centre of cosmopolitanism, attracting scholars, artists and religious visitors from far and wide. The Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang visited the court of Harsha, and wrote a very favourable account of him, praising his justice and generosity.

Pulakeshin II defeated Harsha on the banks of Narmada in the winter of 618-619 CE. Pulakeshin entered into a treaty with Harsha, with the Narmada River designated as the border between the Chalukya Empire and that of Harshavardhana.

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

What was the purpose of the Kannauj assembly called by Harshavardhana?

  1. To highlight the teachings of Buddha.

  2. To honour the Chinese master of law Hiuen Tsang.

  3. Religious assembly to highlight Mahayanism.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
In the year 643 A.D. Harsha held a great religious assembly in his capital at Kannauj on the bank of the river Ganges. The purpose of the assembly was to highlight the teachings of Buddha. On that occasion, Harsha also wanted to honour the Chinese Master of the Law, Hiuen Tsang. The subject of discussion in the assembly related to Mahayana Buddhism. The assembly continued for long 23 days.
The Kannauj Assembly was followed by another spectacular assembly at Prayaga in the same year. While the Kanauj Assembly was a religious assembly to highlight Mahayanism, the Prayaga Assembly was an assembly of universal character for offerings of royal charities to all classes of people.
Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

When was the Prayaga assembly held? 

  1. 624 A.D.

  2. 672 A.D.

  3. 618 A.D

  4. 643 A.D.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
In the year 643 A.D. Harsha held a great religious assembly in his capital at Kannauj on the bank of the river Ganges. The purpose of the assembly was to highlight the teachings of Buddha. 
The Kannauj Assembly was followed by another spectacular assembly at Prayaga in the same year. While the Kanauj Assembly was a religious assembly to highlight Mahayanism, the Prayaga Assembly was an assembly of universal character for offerings of royal charities to all classes of people. It was known as the Maha Moksha Parishad.
Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

With reference to Harshavardhana's administration, what does the term 'Dutaka' refer to?

  1. Minister

  2. Messenger

  3. Officer

  4. Commander
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Administrative system during Harshavardhana's reign continued to be as that of the Gupta empire. Kumaramatyas were the most important bureaucratic officers of the empire. The other important bureaucratic posts were mantris (ministers), dutakas (messengers), ayuktas (district officers), and Senapati (commander).

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

When was the assembly at Kannauj on Mahayanism held?

  1. 643 A.D.

  2. 618 A.D.

  3. 624 A.D.

  4. 672 A.D.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the year 643 A.D. Harsha held a great religious assembly in his capital at Kannauj on the bank of the river Ganges. The purpose of the assembly was to highlight the teachings of Buddha. On that occasion, Harsha also wanted to honour the Chinese Master of the Law, Hiuen Tsang. The assembly continued for long 23 days.

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

Which among the following was the capital city of the Pushyabhuti Dynasty?

  1. Sthaneshvara

  2. Kannauj

  3. Kurukshetra

  4. Magadha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
After the downfall of the Gupta Empire in the middle of the 6th century, North India was split into several independent kingdoms. The northern and western regions of India passed into the hands of a dozen or more feudatory states. Prabhakara Vardhana, the ruler of Sthanvisvara, who belonged to the Vardhana family, extended his control over neighbouring states.
Prabhakar Vardhana was the first king of the Vardhana dynasty with his capital at Thaneswar. After Prabhakar Vardhana's death in 605 CE, his eldest son, Rajya Vardhana, ascended the throne. Harsha Vardhana was Rajya Vardhana's younger brother. This period of kings from the same line has been referred to as the Vardhana dynasty or Pushyabuthi dynasty in several sources.
Multiple choice history the period of harshavardhana ( 600- 650 a.d. ) harsha's period rule of harshavardhana the vardhans

Who was the court poet of Harshavardhana that recorded his achievements?

  1. Aryabhatta

  2. Banabhatta

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Hieun Tsang
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

As North India reverted to small republics and small monarchical states ruled by Gupta rulers after the fall of the prior Gupta Empire, Harsha united the small republics from Punjab to central India, and their representatives crowned him king at an assembly in April 606 giving him the title of Maharaja. 

Harsha established an empire that brought all of northern India under his control. The peace and prosperity that prevailed made his court a center of cosmopolitanism, attracting scholars, artists and religious visitors from far and wide. The Chinese traveler Heun Tsang visited the court of Harsha, and wrote a very favourable account of him, praising his justice and generosity.