Q14
Before Kannauj, the capital of the Harshavardhana was?
A.
Kaushambi
B.
Kushinagar
C.
Shravasti
D.
Thaneshwar
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Harshavardhana was an Indian Emperor, who ruled over the northern parts of India from 606 AD to to 647 AD. His earliest capital was Thaneswar, present-day Haryana. After his accession, King Harshavardhan united the two kingdoms of Thanesar and Kannauj. He also shifted his capital from Thanesar to Kannauj.