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History GK · Q72

Mauryan Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 72

Q72

Harshavardhana organised his religious assembly at

A.
Mathura
B.
Prayag
Answer
C.
Varanasi
D.
Tamralipt

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Harsha organised religious assemblies every fifth year of his reign at Prayag (Allahabad). He held six such assemblies during his reign. Whatever was left in the state treasury after five years, Harsha used to give it all in charity at that time. It is said that he used to distribute in charity even his personal belongings.