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

Harshavardhana had donated the income of about _______ villages for Nalanda University.

  1. 100

  2. 150

  3. 200

  4. 300
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Historical records indicate that King Harshavardhana supported Nalanda University by donating the revenue from 200 villages. This provided the necessary financial stability for the institution to function.

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

During the rule of Harshavardhana ________ were the important officers.

  1. Mantris

  2. Dutaka

  3. Kumara Matyas

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

Kumara Matyas were a significant class of administrative officers during the Gupta and post-Gupta periods, including the reign of Harsha. They held various high-ranking positions in the imperial administration.

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

The author of Kadambari, who was also a contemporary of Harsha, was ___________.

  1. Banabhatta

  2. Mayur

  3. Jayasena

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

Kādambari is a romantic novel in Sanskrit. It was substantially composed by Bāṇabhaṭṭa in the first half of the 7th century CE, who did not survive to see it through completion. The novel was completed by Banabhatta's son Bhushanabhatta, according to the plan laid out by his late father. Hence, Option A is correct.

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

Which one of the following Gupta kings had to face the first Huna invasion?

  1. Skandagupta

  2. Kumaragupta I

  3. Buddhagupta

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

The Gupta king who had to face the first Huna invasion was Kumaragupta I. His reign lasted for 40 years between CE 415 – 455 and was one of the last great emperors of the Gupta Dynasty. He was successful in defeating the Huns and performed the Ashvamedha to celebrate his victory. 

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

What was the major source of information about Harsha's period? 

  1. Banabhatta's Harshacharita

  2. An account of Hieun Tsang

  3. Both A & B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both Banabhatta's Harshacharita and the travel accounts of the Chinese pilgrim Hieun Tsang are primary sources for understanding the political and social life during Harsha's reign.

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

Harshavardhana held the assemblies of Buddhists at Allahabad every _______.

  1. 2 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 10 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Harshavardhana was known for his religious generosity and held a grand assembly at Prayag (Allahabad) every five years, where he would distribute his accumulated wealth to the needy and religious orders.