{"id":13321,"date":"2025-09-30T05:41:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T04:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/?p=13321"},"modified":"2026-01-22T09:32:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:32:32","slug":"vardhana-dynasty-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/30\/vardhana-dynasty-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"Vardhana Dynasty\u00a0Top 100 MCQs With Answer and Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">1. The Vardhana dynasty is also called the ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Pushyabhuti dynasty<br>B) Kanva dynasty<br>C) Gupta dynasty<br>D) Satavahana dynasty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They were originally known as the Pushyabhutis, ruling from Thanesar.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">2. The capital of the Pushyabhutis (later Vardhanas) was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Pataliputra<br>B) Thanesar<br>C) Kanauj<br>D) Ujjain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Their power base was at Thanesar (modern Haryana).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">3. The most powerful ruler of the Vardhana dynasty was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Prabhakaravardhana<br>B) Rajyavardhana<br>C) Harshavardhana<br>D) Adityavardhana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Harsha (606\u2013647 CE) built an empire covering much of north India.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">4. Harshavardhana ascended the throne in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 606 CE<br>B) 550 CE<br>C) 647 CE<br>D) 750 CE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He became king at the young age of 16 after his brother\u2019s death.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">5. Harsha belonged to which gotra?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Bharadvaja<br>B) Vishwamitra<br>C) Kashyapa<br>D) Vasishtha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Pushyabhutis claimed descent from the Vasishtha gotra.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">6. Harsha\u2019s father was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajyavardhana<br>B) Prabhakaravardhana<br>C) Adityavardhana<br>D) Baladitya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He expanded Pushyabhuti power before Harsha.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">7. Harsha\u2019s elder brother was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Devagupta<br>B) Rajyavardhana<br>C) Grahavarman<br>D) Vasudeva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He was killed by Gauda ruler Sasanka.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">8. Harsha\u2019s sister was married to<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Sasanka of Gauda<strong><br><\/strong>B) Pulakesin II<br>C) Grahavarman of Maukhari dynasty<br>D) Devabhuti<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Rajyashri\u2019s marriage linked Pushyabhutis with Maukharis of Kannauj.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">9. Who killed Grahavarman, Harsha\u2019s brother-in-law?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Devagupta of Malwa<br>B) Sasanka of Gauda<br>C) Both A and B<br>D) Pulakesin II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Devagupta killed Grahavarman, and Sasanka imprisoned Rajyashri.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">10. Harsha\u2019s first major political mission was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Rescue of his sister Rajyashri<br>B) Defeat of Pulakesin II<br>C) Annexation of Bengal<br>D) Conquest of Magadha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He saved her from committing suicide after Maukhari\u2019s fall.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">11. Harsha initially ruled from<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Pataliputra<br>B) Thanesar<br>C) Ujjain<br>D) Kannauj<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He later shifted his capital to Kannauj.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">12. Harsha shifted his capital from Thanesar to<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Prayag<br>B) Kannauj<br>C) Pataliputra<br>D) Kashi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Kannauj became his imperial capital.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">13. Harsha tried to revive the glory of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Mauryan empire<br>B) Gupta empire<br>C) Satavahanas<br>D) Cholas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He aimed to unify northern India like the Guptas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">14. Harsha\u2019s empire included:<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Entire South India<br>B) Most of North India<br>C) Punjab only<br>D) Only Magadha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  His empire stretched from Punjab to Bengal, except Deccan.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">15. Harsha assumed which imperial title?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Chakravartin<br>B) Maharajadhiraja<br>C) Parameshwara<br>D) Devaputra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Signifying supreme kingship.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">16. Who described Harsha as the last great Hindu emperor of India?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Kalidasa<br>B) Banabhatta<br>C) Hieun Tsang (Xuanzang)<br>D) Alberuni<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Chinese pilgrim called Harsha \u201clast great monarch of India.\u201d\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">17. Harsha\u2019s accession took place at the age of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 12 years<br>B) 16 years<br>C) 20 years<br>D) 25 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He was crowned at this young age in 606 CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">18. Harsha belonged to which region?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Bengal<br>B) Magadha<br>C) Thanesar (modern Haryana)<br>D) Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  That was the early Pushyabhuti capital.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">19. Harsha\u2019s contemporary in South India was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajaraja Chola<br>B) Pulakesin II of Chalukyas<br>C) Krishnadevaraya<br>D) Satakarni<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Pulakesin II checked Harsha\u2019s southern expansion.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">20. The famous battle between Harsha and Pulakesin II took place on<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Narmada river<br>B) Ganga river<br>C) Yamuna river<br>D) Godavari river<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Harsha was defeated, and Narmada became boundary.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">21. Harsha ruled approximately for<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 20 years<br>B) 41 years<br>C) 60 years<br>D) 10 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  From 606 CE to 647 CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">22. The dynasty before the Vardhanas in north India was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Guptas<br>B) Mauryas<br>C) Shungas<br>D) Kanvas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Vardhanas rose after decline of Guptas and Huna invasions.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">23. Harsha\u2019s empire included all except<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Magadha<br>B) Bengal<br>C) Punjab<br>D) Deccan south of Narmada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  His expansion was checked by Pulakesin II.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">24. Harsha\u2019s sister Rajyashri later became a follower of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Jainism<br>B) Shaivism<br>C) Buddhism<br>D) Vaishnavism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  She embraced Buddhism under Harsha\u2019s patronage.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">25. Harsha was succeeded by<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) His son<br>B) His brother<br>C) No direct heir<br>D) His minister<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Harsha died childless in 647 CE, causing disintegration of his empire.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">26. Harsha expanded his empire mainly in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Deccan and South India<br>B) Western India and Sindh<br>C) Northern India, Bengal and Assam<br>D) Kashmir and Afghanistan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Harsha unified most of North India, though his Deccan expedition failed.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">27. Harsha\u2019s authority extended from<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Himalayas to Narmada<br>B) Himalayas to Krishna river<br>C) Punjab to Tamil Nadu<br>D) Bengal to Afghanistan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Pulakesin II prevented his expansion south of the Narmada.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">28. Harsha attempted to conquer the Deccan but was checked by<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Satavahanas<br>B) Pallavas<br>C) Pulakesin II of Chalukyas<br>D) Rashtrakutas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Pulakesin II defeated Harsha on the Narmada.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">29. The battle between Harsha and Pulakesin II was described in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Banabhatta\u2019s Harshacharita<br>B) Aihole Inscription of Pulakesin II<br>C) Hieun Tsang\u2019s account<br>D) Allahabad Pillar Inscription<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It glorifies Pulakesin II\u2019s victory over Harsha.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">30. Harsha shifted his capital from Thanesar to<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Ayodhya<br>B) Prayaga<br>C) Kannauj<br>D) Ujjain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Kannauj became his imperial capital and center of North India politics.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">31. Harsha\u2019s empire at its peak included<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Punjab, Bengal, Odisha, Kashmir, Magadha<br>B) Entire Deccan peninsula<br>C) Only Gangetic plains<br>D) Gujarat and Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  These formed the core of Harsha\u2019s empire.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">32. Harsha divided his empire into<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Provinces \u2192 Districts \u2192 Villages<br>B) Mandalas \u2192 Rashtras \u2192 Vishayas<br>C) Both A and B (regional variations)<br>D) Tribes \u2192 Villages \u2192 Janapadas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The administration followed older Gupta and regional models.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">33. Harsha personally supervised<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Agriculture<br>B) Revenue collection<br>C) Justice and charity<br>D) Foreign trade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Hieun Tsang mentions Harsha\u2019s role as an accessible and just ruler.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">34. The chief source of revenue in Harsha\u2019s empire was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Land revenue<br>B) Customs duty<br>C) Loot and plunder<br>D) Salt tax<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Like earlier dynasties, agriculture was the backbone of the economy.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">35. Harsha spent a large portion of state revenue on<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Army and fortifications<br>B) Public welfare and charity<br>C) Trade expeditions<br>D) Temple building<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Xuanzang notes that Harsha gave away revenues in charity every five years.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">36. Harsha organized assemblies at<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Prayag (Allahabad)<br>B) Ujjain<br>C) Kashi<br>D) Pataliputra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   The quinquennial (every 5 years) Prayag assemblies distributed wealth to people and monks.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">37. Harsha\u2019s administration can be compared with<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Mauryan highly centralized rule<br>B) Gupta semi-feudal system<br>C) Mughal mansabdari system<br>D) British ICS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He followed Gupta models but with more local autonomy.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">38. Harsha maintained a large<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Standing navy<br>B) Standing cavalry and infantry army<br>C) Professional bureaucracy like Mauryas<br>D) Tribal militia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He depended on cavalry, elephants, and infantry.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">39. The size of Harsha\u2019s army according to Xuanzang was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) 20,000 cavalry, 60,000 infantry, 5,000 elephants<br>B) 50,000 cavalry, 100,000 infantry, 10,000 elephants<br>C) 10,000 cavalry, 30,000 infantry, 2,000 elephants<br>D) 1,00,000 cavalry, 2,00,000 infantry, 20,000 elephants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Xuanzang provides these figures in his account.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>40. Harsha maintained diplomatic contacts with which foreign ruler?<\/strong><\/mark><br>A) Justinian I of Byzantine empire<br>B) Khalid ibn al-Walid of Arabs<br>C) Khosrow II of Persia<br>D) Tang emperor of China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Harsha exchanged missions with the Chinese court.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">41. The Chinese pilgrim who visited Harsha\u2019s court was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Faxian<br>B) Xuanzang (Hieun Tsang)<br>C) I-Tsing<br>D) Al-Biruni<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He spent nearly 8 years in Harsha\u2019s empire.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>42. The Indian king who sent an embassy to Harsha\u2019s court was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><br>A) Satakarni of Satavahanas<br>B) Bhaskaravarman of Kamarupa<br>C) Pulakesin II<br>D) Rajaraja Chola<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   He allied with Harsha against Sasanka of Gauda.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>43. Harsha\u2019s empire declined because<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><br>A) He had no heir<br>B) He lost to Pulakesin II<br>C) Local rulers asserted independence<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  His death without an heir caused disintegration.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">44. Harsha\u2019s court was known for<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Military grandeur<br>B) Literary and cultural patronage<br>C) Trade monopolies<br>D) Jain councils<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Scholars like Banabhatta and Xuanzang graced his court.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">45. Harsha is remembered as a<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Conqueror only<br>B) Builder of an all-India empire<br>C) Patron of culture, religion and welfare<br>D) Anti-Buddhist king<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   He was a statesman and patron of religion, arts and letters.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">46. The quinquennial assemblies at Prayag lasted for<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) 3 days<br>B) 7 days<br>C) 21 days<br>D) 75 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They were long events where Harsha gave away state wealth.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">47. Harsha\u2019s relations with Bengal were hostile because of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Sasanka of Gauda<br>B) Bhaskaravarman of Kamarupa<br>C) Gupta rulers<br>D) Satavahanas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Sasanka killed Harsha\u2019s brother and imprisoned his sister.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">48. Harsha\u2019s rule was more<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Religious and benevolent<br>B) Militaristic and expansionist<br>C) Mercantile and profit-driven<br>D) Maritime-oriented<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Though a conqueror, Harsha is remembered for tolerance and welfare.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">49. The extent of Harsha\u2019s empire was comparable to<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Mauryas under Ashoka<br>B) Guptas under Chandragupta II<br>C) Satavahanas under Gautamiputra Satakarni<br>D) Cholas under Rajendra I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Both controlled most of North India but not the entire subcontinent.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">50. The significance of Harsha\u2019s administration lies in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Attempt to unify northern India after Guptas<br>B) Patronage of welfare and assemblies<br>C) Balance between Brahmanism and Buddhism<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Harsha\u2019s reign was transitional but culturally golden.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">51. Harsha in his early life followed<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Jainism<br>B) Shaivism (Hinduism)<br>C) Buddhism<br>D) Vaishnavism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Initially, Harsha was a Shaiva, but later became a patron of Buddhism.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">52. In later life, Harsha became a follower of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Jainism<br>B) Hinayana Buddhism<br>C) Mahayana Buddhism<br>D) Pure Vaishnavism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Xuanzang mentions Harsha as a devoted Mahayana Buddhist.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">53. Harsha organized great religious assemblies at<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Prayag, Kannauj and Nalanda<br>B) Ujjain, Taxila and Sanchi<br>C) Pataliputra, Bodh Gaya and Vaishali<br>D) Ayodhya, Kashi and Gaya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   He held assemblies to promote Buddhism and religious harmony.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">54. The most famous assembly organized by Harsha was at<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Prayag<br>B) Kannauj<br>C) Nalanda<br>D) Sanchi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Kannauj Assembly (643 CE) attended by Xuanzang promoted Mahayana Buddhism.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">55. The Prayag assemblies organized by Harsha were held every<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Year<br>B) 5 years<br>C) 10 years<br>D) 12 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  These quinquennial assemblies were for charity and religious discussions.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">56. At Prayag, Harsha donated<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Half of his income<br>B) Entire state revenue of the year<br>C) A fourth of his revenue<br>D) Only symbolic gifts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Xuanzang says Harsha gave away everything in charity during these assemblies.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">57. Harsha built monasteries at<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Nalanda<br>B) Nalanda and Bodh Gaya<br>C) Nalanda, Kashi and Ujjain<br>D) Mathura and Ayodhya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He patronized Buddhist learning centers.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">58. Xuanzang (Hieun Tsang) came to India during Harsha\u2019s reign in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 399 CE<br>B) 629 CE<br>C) 712 CE<br>D) 1017 CE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   He stayed till 645 CE, documenting Indian society.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">59. Xuanzang stayed in India for about<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) 3 years<br>B) 8 years<br>C) 12 years<br>D) 16 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   He extensively toured India, especially Harsha\u2019s empire.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">60. Xuanzang described Harsha as<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Harsh and tyrannical<br>B) A just and benevolent ruler<br>C) A weak king<br>D) An expansionist only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He praised Harsha\u2019s administration, justice and charity.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">61. The biography of Harsha, Harshacharita, was written by<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Banabhatta<br>B) Kalidasa<br>C) Dandin<br>D) Amarasimha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Banabhatta, Harsha\u2019s court poet, wrote his biography.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">62. Banabhatta also wrote<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Kadambari<br>B) Raghuvamsha<br>C) Kiratarjuniya<br>D) Swapnavasavadatta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  A romantic prose romance, considered a Sanskrit classic.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">63. Harsha himself wrote plays in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Prakrit<br>B) Sanskrit<br>C) Pali<br>D) Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He was a learned king and Sanskrit dramatist.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">64. The three plays attributed to Harsha are<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Abhijnanashakuntalam, Raghuvamsha, Meghaduta<br>B) Ratnavali, Priyadarshika, Nagananda<br>C) Mudrarakshasa, Mrichhakatika, Kadambari<br>D) Panchatantra, Hitopadesha, Kathasaritasagara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  These works show his literary contribution.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">65. Harsha\u2019s plays focus on<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Love and romance<br>B) Religious and social themes<br>C) Both A and B<br>D) Purely political propaganda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Ratnavali and Priyadarshika are romances; Nagananda has Buddhist themes.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">66. The main university that flourished under Harsha\u2019s patronage was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Takshashila<br>B) Vallabhi<br>C) Nalanda<br>D) Vikramashila<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Harsha gave patronage to Nalanda, making it a great Buddhist center.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">67. The Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang studied at<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Takshashila<br>B) Nalanda<br>C) Vallabhi<br>D) Amaravati<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He studied Buddhist philosophy at Nalanda University.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">68. Harsha\u2019s reign is called a<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Political Golden Age<br>B) Cultural Golden Age<br>C) Scientific Golden Age<br>D) Dark Age<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   His reign saw flourishing literature, art, and Buddhism.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">69. The religion that received maximum royal patronage under Harsha was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Jainism<br>B) Mahayana Buddhism<br>C) Shaivism<br>D) Vaishnavism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Harsha shifted from Shaivism to Mahayana Buddhism later in life.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">70. Harsha also maintained religious tolerance towards<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Shaivism<br>B) Vaishnavism<br>C) Jainism<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Despite being a Buddhist, he was tolerant towards all sects.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">71. Harsha\u2019s religious assemblies were attended by<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Monks of only Buddhism<br>B) Scholars of all religions<br>C) Only Shaivite Brahmanas<br>D) Only Jain monks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Harsha promoted inter-religious debates and harmony.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">72. Xuanzang\u2019s account of India is known as<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Si-yu-ki (Records of the Western World)<br>B) Arthashastra<br>C) Tarikh-i-Hind<br>D) Rajatarangini<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   His travelogue is a key source for Harsha\u2019s reign.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">73. Xuanzang praised the Gupta and Vardhana periods mainly for<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Military expansion<br>B) Prosperity and religious harmony<br>C) Maritime trade<br>D) Naval supremacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He highlighted India\u2019s wealth, learning, and tolerance.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">74. Harsha\u2019s reign ended in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 606 CE<br>B) 647 CE<br>C) 550 CE<br>D) 712 CE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He died childless in 647 CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">75. The main legacy of Harsha\u2019s reign was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) A vast political empire<br>B) Cultural and religious patronage<br>C) Military conquest of South India<br>D) Establishment of Islam in India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Though politically short-lived, Harsha\u2019s cultural influence was long-lasting.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">76. Harsha died in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) 606 CE<br>B) 620 CE<br>C) 647 CE<br>D) 700 CE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He ruled for 41 years (606\u2013647 CE).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">77. Harsha died without<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) A capital city<br>B) A treasury<br>C) A male heir<br>D) A successor dynasty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   He had no sons, leading to fragmentation of his empire.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">78. After Harsha\u2019s death, Kannauj was captured by<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Arabs<br>B) Chalukyas<br>C) Yashovarman of Kannauj<br>D) Sasanka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Local rulers gained control after Harsha\u2019s empire collapsed.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">79. Harsha\u2019s empire disintegrated mainly because ____________.<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) External invasions<br>B) Weak administration<br>C) Absence of an heir and strong successors<br>D) Religious intolerance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The empire broke into regional kingdoms.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">80. Which foreign power attempted to invade during Harsha\u2019s time?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Arabs<br>B) Tibetans<br>C) Chinese<br>D) Persians<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Tibetans threatened Harsha\u2019s north-western frontiers.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">81. Harsha\u2019s failure to conquer the Deccan was due to<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Lack of army<br>B) Defeat by Pulakesin II of Chalukyas<br>C) Buddhist leanings<br>D) Roman interference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He was checked on the Narmada frontier.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">82. The Aihole inscription describes<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Ashoka\u2019s conquests<br>B) Chandragupta\u2019s expansion<br>C) Pulakesin II\u2019s victory over Harsha<br>D) Nalanda\u2019s founding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Composed by Ravikirti, Pulakesin\u2019s court poet.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">83. After Harsha\u2019s death, North India entered a period known as<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Age of Imperial Guptas<br>B) Age of Small Kingdoms<br>C) Delhi Sultanate period<br>D) Harsha-Rajput era<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Regional states like Kannauj, Bengal, Kashmir, and Rajputs rose.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">84. The \u201cTripartite Struggle\u201d for Kannauj (later) involved<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas<br>B) Guptas, Shungas, Kanvas<br>C) Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas<br>D) Arabs, Turks, Afghans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Kannauj remained politically important after Harsha.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">85. Harsha\u2019s death marked the end of<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Buddhism in India<br>B) Political unity in North India<br>C) Gupta era<br>D) Indo-Greek contacts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The subcontinent fragmented into regional kingdoms.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">86. The main source of information on Harsha\u2019s political career is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Arthashastra<br>B) Harshacharita by Banabhatta<br>C) Rajatarangini<br>D) Indica by Megasthenes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It details his rise and conquests.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">87. The main foreign source for Harsha\u2019s reign is<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Fa-Hien<br>B) Xuanzang (Hieun Tsang)<br>C) Al-Biruni<br>D) Ibn Battuta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  His Si-yu-ki gives valuable information.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">88. Harsha\u2019s assemblies symbolized<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) His love for war<br>B) His support for Buddhism and religious tolerance<br>C) Tax collection rituals<br>D) Military parades<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Assemblies like at Prayag and Kannauj reflected inclusivity.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">89. Harsha\u2019s legacy includes<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Patronage of Nalanda<br>B) Promotion of Sanskrit literature<br>C) Model of welfare state in ancient India<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   His reign was culturally rich and tolerant.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">90. Harsha\u2019s literary contributions (plays) show his interest in<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Science<br>B) Drama and religion<br>C) Politics<br>D) Warfare<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Ratnavali, Priyadarshika, Nagananda reflect these themes.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">91. Which religion gained maximum state support under Harsha?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Shaivism<br>B) Mahayana Buddhism<br>C) Jainism<br>D) Vaishnavism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He built monasteries and hosted Buddhist councils.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">92. Which king invited Xuanzang to India?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Ashoka<br>B) Kanishka<br>C) Harshavardhana<br>D) Chandragupta II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Harsha\u2019s patronage of Buddhism attracted him.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">93. Harsha is often called the last great Hindu emperor of North India because<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) He united the south also<br>B) He controlled entire India<br>C) He was the last Indian ruler before Islamic invasions to unify large parts of North India<br>D) He converted to Islam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   His empire was the last extensive northern kingdom before medieval period.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">94. The Chinese sources describe Harsha as a ruler who<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Was cruel<br>B) Was benevolent and just<br>C) Was indifferent to Buddhism<br>D) Ignored foreign relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Xuanzang praised his charity and governance.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">95. Harsha\u2019s failure against Pulakesin II is important because<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) It preserved Deccan independence<br>B) It destroyed Chalukya power<br>C) It ended Buddhism in south India<br>D) It led to Harsha\u2019s assassination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Narmada remained a boundary between north and south.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">96. Harsha\u2019s quinquennial assemblies highlight<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Centralized taxation<br>B) Tradition of royal charity<br>C) Royal extravagance<br>D) Military recruitment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He gave away revenue for religious and social welfare.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">97. Harsha\u2019s rule was different from Mauryas because<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Mauryas had a centralized bureaucracy, Harsha relied on feudal lords<br>B) Mauryas patronized Buddhism, Harsha patronized Shaivism<br>C) Mauryas ruled south India, Harsha ruled only north<br>D) Harsha had a stronger navy than Mauryas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   His administration was less centralized than Mauryas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">98. The most striking feature of Harsha\u2019s rule was<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Maritime trade<br>B) Religious tolerance and charity<br>C) Feudal exploitation<br>D) Decline of Sanskrit literature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He is remembered as a benevolent king.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">99. Harsha\u2019s reign represents<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) The peak of Indian feudalism<br>B) The last phase of ancient Indian empire building before medieval era<br>C) The rise of Delhi Sultanate<br>D) The decline of Buddhism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   After Harsha, no major pan-North Indian empire arose until medieval times.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">100. The Vardhana dynasty is important in Indian history because<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/mark><\/strong>A) It marked India\u2019s first empire<br>B) It represented the last great Hindu-Buddhist kingdom of ancient North India<br>C) It ruled for 500 years<br>D) It destroyed Nalanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Harsha symbolized the end of ancient imperial traditions and transition to medieval India.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. The Vardhana dynasty is also called the ____________.A) Pushyabhuti dynastyB) Kanva dynastyC) Gupta dynastyD) Satavahana dynasty Show Answer Answer: A Explanation: They were originally known as the Pushyabhutis, ruling from Thanesar. 2. 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