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History GK · Q20

Harshavardhana Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 20

Q20

Where was the introductory capital of Harsha?

A.
Paryag
B.
Kannoj
C.
Thaneshwar
Answer
D.
Mathura

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Prabhakar Vardhana was the first king of the Vardhana dynasty with his capital at Thaneswar. After Prabhakar Vardhana's death in 605, his eldest son, Rajya Vardhana, ascended the throne. According to major evidences, Harsha, like the Guptas, was of the Vaishya Varna.