Question

Write about the conquests of Harshavardhana.

Answer 1

1. The most popular king of the Vardhana dynasty was Harshavardhana. He ruled for 41 years.
2. His feudatories included those of Jalandhar, Kashmir, Nepal, and Valabhi. Sasanka of Bengal remained hostile to him.
3. It was Harsha who unified most of northern India.
4. He maintained a cordial relationship with the rulers of Iran and China.
5. But the extension of his authority in the south was checked by Chalukya king Pulikesin II.
6. The kingdom of Harsha disintegrated rapidly into small states after his death in 648 AD