Harshavardhana, the ruler of the Pushyabhuti dynasty (7th century CE), was known for his patronage of scholars and for organizing religious assemblies.
Harsha is said to have held two great religious assemblies. Which of the following places were the venues for these assemblies? 1. Kannuj 2. Thaneshwar 3. Valabhi 4. Prayag
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Harshavardhana and the Pushyabhuti Dynasty: Political Achievements, Administration, Culture)
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