Statement a is incorrect; Harshavardhana belonged to the Pushyabhuti dynasty of Thanesar, not the Maukhari dynasty. Statement b is correct; the Aihole inscription of Pulakesin II records his victory over Harsha. Statement c is correct; Banabhatta, Mayura, and Matanga Divakara were indeed prominent figures in Harsha's court. Statement d is correct assuming 'Nagamanjari' is a typographical error for 'Nagananda', as Harsha is credited with writing Ratnavali, Priyadarshika, and Nagananda. Given the option structure, this typo assumption is highly probable.
Which of the following statements about King Harshavardhana are correct? a. He belonged to the Maukhari dynasty b. He was defeated by Pulakesin II c. Ban, Mayura and Matanga Divakara were the famous writers at his court d. Harsha himself wrote three plays - Ratnavali, Priyadarshika and Nagamanjari
Asked in HAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Harshavardhana and the Pushyabhuti Dynasty: Political Achievements, Administration, Culture)
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