Quiz on the Harshavardhana Empire

What was the capital of Harshavardhana's empire?

• Kalinga

• Bengal

• Kannauj

• Thanesar

Who was Harshavardhana's elder brother?

• Shashanka

• Rajyavardhana

• Banabhatta

• Pulakeshin II

Which river marked the southern boundary of Harsha's empire?

• Ganges

• Saraswati

• Narmada

• Yamuna

What was the primary economic structure during Harsha's reign?

• Feudal

• Commercial

• Agrarian

• Industrial

Which territory was NOT directly administered by Harsha?

• Bengal

• Kashmir

• Kalinga

• Gujarat

Who was the Chinese pilgrim that visited Harsha's court?

• Zheng He

• I-Tsing

• Xuanzang

• Fa-Hien

What was Harsha's original religious affiliation?

• Vaishnavism

• Shaivism

• Jainism

• Buddhism

Which battle checked Harsha's southern expansion?

• Battle of Kashmir

• Battle of Kannauj

• Battle of Narmada

• Battle of Malwa

What was the name of Harsha's court poet?

• Bhasa

• Kalidasa

• Banabhatta

• Bhavabhuti

What was the fate of Harsha's empire after his death?

• It dissolved rapidly

• It was conquered by the Chalukyas

• It expanded further

• It became a republic