[Ancient History - One Liner]*Chapter 13. The Rise of Harshvardhan (606 – 647 A.D.)

 

[Ancient History - One Liner]*Chapter 13. The Rise of Harshvardhan (606 – 647 A.D.)

One Liner of Ancient History - The Rise of Harshvardhan (606 – 647 A.D.)

Que. Who wrote the Harshacharita?

Ans. Bana.

Que. Which Chinese traveler visited Harsha's court?

Ans. Hiuen Tsang.

Que. What was Harsha's initial religious affiliation?

Ans. Shaivism.

Que. Who founded the Harsha dynasty?

Ans. Pushyabhuti.

Que. Where did Prabhakaravardhana establish his capital?

Ans. Thaneswar.

Que. Who was Rajyavardhana's brother-in-law?

Ans. Grihavarman.

Que. Who killed Grihavarman?

Ans. Devagupta of Malwa, in alliance with Sasanka of Bengal.

Que. Who succeeded Rajyavardhana?

Ans. Harsha.

Que. What was Harsha's new capital?

Ans. Kanauj.

Que. Who defeated Harsha in a campaign?

Ans. Pulakesin II of Western Chalukya.

Que. Which state acknowledged Harsha's overlordship?

Ans. Nepal.

Que. Which religion did Harsha convert to?

Ans. Mahayana Buddhism.

Que. What was the purpose of the Kanauj Assembly?

Ans. To honor Hiuen Tsang.

Que. How often did Harsha convene the Allahabad Conference?

Ans. Every five years.

Que. What was the main purpose of the Allahabad Conference?

Ans. To showcase Harsha's charity.

Que. What was the land tax under Harsha's rule?

Ans. Moderate.

Que. What was the system of public records called?

Ans. Nilopitu.

Que. What was the state of trade during Harsha's reign?

Ans. Declined.

Que. Who founded Nalanda University?

Ans. Kumaragupta I.

Que. Which Gupta ruler was a patron of Nalanda University?

Ans. Harshavardhana.

Que. What was the primary occupation of the Sudra caste?

Ans. Agriculture.

Que. What was a common practice for widows during Harsha's time?

Ans. Sati.

Que. Which river was important for the Allahabad conference location?

Ans. Ganges.

Que. What was the name of Harsha's sister?

Ans. Rajyasri.

Que. What was the name of the kingdom that Harsha conquered in Orissa?

Ans. Kalinga.

Que. Which kingdom did Harsha maintain cordial relations with?

Ans. Assam.

Que. What type of Buddhism did Hiuen Tsang promote?

Ans. Mahayana.

Que. How many days did the Kanauj Assembly last?

Ans. 23 days.

Que. What was the main language used at Nalanda University?

Ans. Sanskrit.

Que. Which play was written by Harsha?

Ans. Ratnavali, Nagananda, and Priyadarsika.

Que. What was the name of the ruler of Valabhi defeated by Harsha?

Ans. Dhuruvasena II.

Que. Which region did Harsha fail to conquer?

Ans. Western Chalukya.

Que. What was the initial capital of Harsha's dynasty?

Ans. Thaneswar.

Que. What was the main focus of Harsha's military conquests?

Ans. Solidifying his position in North India.

Que. Which university did Hiuen Tsang study at?

Ans. Nalanda.

Que. What was the primary mode of disposal of the dead?

Ans. Cremation.

Que. What was the main purpose of Harsha's religious policy?

Ans. Religious tolerance.

Que. What was the main source of income for Nalanda University?

Ans. Revenue from villages.

Que. What was the status of merchant guilds during Harsha's reign?

Ans. Less active.

Que. What was a common social issue faced by women?

Ans. Dowry.

Que. What was the main reason for the decline of the Gupta Empire?

Ans. Hun invasions.

Que. Which dynasty preceded the Harsha dynasty?

Ans. Gupta Dynasty.

Que. What was the main economic activity during Harsha's reign?

Ans. Subsistence agriculture.

Que. What was Harsha's policy towards forced labor?

Ans. Minimized.

Que. What was the impact of Harsha’s patronage on Buddhism?

Ans. Revival and spread of Buddhism.

Que. Which region did Harsha gain overlordship from sending tributes?

Ans. Kashmir.

Que. Which region outcome of the military campaign is uncertain?

Ans. Sindh.

Que. What was the name of the temple from Harsha's period?

Ans. Lakshmana Temple.

Que. What was the main architectural style of Harsha's time?

Ans. Gupta influence.

Que. What was the name of one of the famous scholars of Harsha's court?

Ans. Matanga Divakara.