1. Which were the two main sects of Hinduism during Harsha's period?
2. What was the main contribution of Prabhakarvardhana as a king?
3. What happened after the Vardhan empire lost its glory?
4. Name the rivers that meet at Sangam in Prayaga (Allahabad).
5. Why was Nalanda University famous?
Answers
1. Vaishnavism and Shaivism were the most popular sects of Hinduism during Harsha's period.
2. Prabhakara Vardhana, the ruler of Sthanvisvara, who belonged to the Pushyabhuti family, extended his control over neighbouring states. Prabhakar Vardhan was the first king of the Vardhana dynasty with his capital at Thaneswar. According to major evidences, Harsha, like the Guptas, was of the Vaishya Varna.
3. After the death of Emperor Harsha Vardhana, his empire disintegrated and north India was parcelled out in many states. Yet, the glory of Kannauj remained. The glory of being the capital of north India was no more Pataliputra but Kannauj. ... Both of them fought against him to capture Kannauj.
4. One of the holiest destinations for the Hindus, the Triveni Sangam is perhaps the most important place to visit in Allahabad. Confluence of three rivers – the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati.
5. Nalanda, founded in the 5th century AD, is famous as the ancient seat of learning. The ruins of the world's most ancient university lies here which is 62 km from Bodhgaya and 90 km south of Patna. He also gave a vivid account of both the ambiance and architecture of this unique university of ancient times.