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History GK · Q3

Harshavardhana Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 3

Q3

Banabhatta was the court poet of which emperor?

A.
Vikramaditya
B.
Kumaragupta
C.
Harshavardhana
Answer
D.
Kanishka

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Banabhatta was the court poet of king Harshavardhana. His biography Harshacharita ("Deeds of Harsha") written by Sanskrit poet Banabhatta, describes his association with Thanesar, besides mentioning the defence wall, a moat and the palace with a two-storied Dhavalagriha (white mansion).