Harshavardhana Period

Harshavardhana Period:

-Harsha founded the 'Harsha era' in 606 A.D.

-He belonged to the Pushyabhuti dynasty.

-Harshavardhan was the son of Prabhakaravardhan.

-The history of Harsha's reign was written in 'Harshacharita' by his court poet, Banbhatta

-All of north India except Kashmir from where he brought a tooth relic of the Buddha was under his control.

-He was defeated by Chalukyan king, Pulakesin II in 634 A.d., which is mentioned in a Prasasti of Pulakesin.

-By faith, Harsha was a Shaiva in the beginning & gradually embraced Buddhism.

-Harsha held two Grand Assemblies (Mahamoksha Parishad) at Kannauj & Prayag.

Harsha wrote three dramas - 'Priyadarshika', 'Ratnavali' & 'Nagananda'.

-Harsha Scholar - Banabhatta wrote 'Harsha Charita' & Kadambari'.