Harshavardhana (c. 590–647 CE), ruler of Thanesar and Kannauj, is often considered the last major Hindu emperor who ruled over a large part of northern India before the advent of Muslim rule on a significant scale. His empire extended across Punjab, Rajasthan, Northern Odisha, and the entire Gangetic plain.
Who was the last Hindu emperor of northern India?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2024 · Topic: Pre-Medieval Period (Pushyabhuti Dynasty and the Empire of Harsha-Vardhana)
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