explain the religious policy of Emperor Harshvardhna
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Harsha became devoted to Buddhism, he did not come out of the fold of Hinduism completely. In his religious activities, as described in detail by Hiuen Tsang, Harsha is seen paying deep devotion to the Hindu deities. His respect for all faiths and sects was the most noteworthy feature of his religion
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One thing was certain in these conditions that the Indians of that time were perfectly free to practice their faiths as they liked. There were of course religious controversies, but there was no religious dogmatism or fanaticism. An individual also could be a believer in different faiths. Members of the same family could belong to different sects while living together. It was no doubt a time of religious assimilation and spiritual synthesis.
In his religion, Harsha represented this kind of liberal spirit of his time. His ancestors were Saivites, his father was a devotee of the sun, and his brother was a Buddhist. Harsha became a devotee of all the three, Siva, Surya, and Buddha.