Question

18. The purpose of conducting 'Mahamoksha Parishad' by Harsha was
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(A) to donate the earnings to the brahmins (B) to encourage Buddhism
(C) to distribute the earnings to the poor
(D) to impose the taxes for increasing earnings​

Answer 1

Explanation: Objective of Mahamoksha Parishad' by Harshavardhana

• Harshavardhana succeeded the throne after the demise of his elder brother Rajyavardhana.
• He was the greatest king of the Pushyabhuti dynasty.
• He assumed two titles namely Shiladitya and Rajaputra.
• He conducted 'Mahamoksha Parishad' at Prayaga.
• It was a quinquennial affair which took place after every 5 years.
• In this Parishad the treasury`s wealth was brought to Prayaga with the intension to distribute the earnings to the poor.
• Hiuen Tsang who visited India during Harshavardhana`s reign observed that the  Mahamoksha Parishad was carried out for 75 days.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

to distribute the earning to the poor