Question

evaluate harsha as a scholar

Answer 1

Harsha (c. 590–647 CE), also known as Harshavardhana, was an Indian emperor who ruled North India from 606 to 647 CE. He was a member of the Vardhana dynasty; and was the son of Prabhakarvardhana who defeated the Alchon Huna invaders,and the younger brother of Rajyavardhana, a king of Thanesar, present-day Haryana. At the height of Harsha's power, his Empire covered much of North and Northwestern India, extended East till Kamarupa, and South until Narmada River; and eventually made Kannauj (in present Uttar Pradesh state) his capital, and ruled till 647 CE.Harsha was defeated by the south Indian Emperor Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty, when Harsha tried to expand his Empire into the southern peninsula of India.

(Hope it helps)

Answer 2

Answer:

Harsha was certainly a capable, scholarly and tolerant king. His subjects were happy and prosperous under his rule. ... Harsha was a scholarly king and patronized scholars, education and learning. He wrote three scholarly dramas, honoured all scholars of his kingdom and patronised the Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang.