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

Kalidasa's works include:
I. Abhijnanashakuntalam
II. Meghadutam
III. Raghuvamsa
IV. Malvikagnimitram
V. Ritusamhara
VI. Kumarasambhava
Select the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. I, II, III and IV

  2. I, II, IV, V and VI

  3. I, III , IV and V

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All the listed works, including Abhijnanashakuntalam, Meghadutam, Raghuvamsa, Malavikagnimitram, Ritusamhara, and Kumarasambhava, are attributed to the poet Kalidasa.

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

Match the following rulers/ruling dynasties of North India with the centres of their power:

List-I List-II
A. Maukharis (i) Thaneshvar
B. Pusyabhuti or Vardhans (ii) Kannauj
C. Sasanka (iii) Valabhi Gujarat
D. Maitrakas (iv) Bengal Gauda

  1. A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv

  2. A - ii, B - i, C - iv, D - iii

  3. A - i, B - iii, C - ii, D - iv

  4. A - iv, B - iii, C - ii, D - i
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Maukharis ruled from Kannauj, the Pusyabhutis (Vardhans) were based in Thaneshvar, Sasanka ruled from Bengal (Gauda), and the Maitrakas were based in Valabhi, Gujarat.

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

Why did Harshavardhana vow to kill Sasanka, the King of Bengal?

  1. Sasanka treacherously killed his brother Rajya Vardhana.

  2. Sasanka treacherously defeated him in a battle.

  3. Sasanka treacherously killed his father Prabhakar Vardhana

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajya Vardhanas and Harshas sister Rajyashri had been married to the Maukhari king, Grahavarman. This king, some years later, had been defeated and killed by king Devagupta of Malwa and after his death Rajyashri had been cast into prison by the victor. Harsha's brother, Rajya Vardhana, then the king at Thanesar, could not stand this affront on his family, marched against Devagupta and defeated him. But it so happened at this moment that Shashanka, king of Gauda in Eastern Bengal, entered Magadha as a friend of Rajyavardhana, but in secret alliance with the Malwa king. Accordingly, Shashanka treacherously murdered Rajyavardhana. On hearing about the murder of his brother, Harsha resolved at once to march against the treacherous king of Gauda and killed Shashanka in a battle.

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

Which of the following books is not written by Harshavardhan?

  1. Harshacharita

  2. Nagananda

  3. Ratnavali

  4. Priyadarshika
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Harshacharita (life and works of Kinga Harsha) was written by Sanskrit poet Banabhatta or Bana (7th century CE). He was the court poet of King Harsha. Harsha or Harshavardhana was the North Indian king, who ruled between 606 to 647 CE. His capital was Kannauj (present Uttar Pradesh). Harshacharita was written in a poetic manner or and it is regarded as the first historical biography in Sanskrit. Harsha wrote three Sanskrit plays- Nagananda, Ratnavali, and Priyadarshika.

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

Consider the following statements regarding emperor Harsha's regime:
1. When compared to the Gupta era, the trade and commerce had declined during Harsha's period.
2. Fourfold varna system was not rigid during his regime.
3. The maintenance of public records was the salient feature of Harsha's administration.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 2 and 3 only

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1 and 2 only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Historical analysis suggests that trade and commerce had indeed declined compared to the Gupta era, and the maintenance of public records (archives) was a known feature of Harsha's administration. The varna system, however, remained quite rigid during this period.