Question

18. The purpose of conducting Mahamoksha Parishad' by Harsha was
(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

Answer:(C) to distribute the earnings to the poor

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Answer 2

Answer:

Correct answer is Option (C) to distribute the earnings to the poor.

The purpose of conducting Mahamoksha Parishad' by Harsha was to distribute the earnings to the poor.

Explanation:

Mahamoksha Parishad' by Harshavardhana

1. Harshavardhana ascended to the throne following the death of his elder brother Rajyavardhana.
2. He was the Pushyabhuti dynasty's greatest king.
3. He took on two titles: Shiladitya and Rajaputra.
4. At Prayaga, he held the 'Mahamoksha Parishad.'
5. It was a quinquennial event that occurred every 5 years.
6. The treasury's wealth was brought to Prayaga during this Parishad with the intention of distributing the earnings to the poor.
7. Hiuen Tsang, who visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana, observed that the Mahamoksha Parishad lasted 75 days.
8. He used to do a lot of charitable work in the Parishad.

Therefore,

The purpose of conducting Mahamoksha Parishad' by Harsha was Option (C) to distribute the earnings to the poor is the most suitable option.

Explainations for Incorrect answers:-

Option (A) to donate the earnings to the brahmins is Incorrect answer as only donating to Brahmins was not Harsha's Ideology.

Option (B) to encourage Buddhism is Incorrect answer as promoting buddhism was not his Ideology.

Option (D) to impose the taxes for increasing earnings​ is Incorrect answer as he didn't intended his intentions on imposeing taxes to increase his earnings, he was wealthy himself due to his dynasty and kingdom wealth.