Harshvardhan had qualities of two kings Ashoka and samudragupta. Do you agree with this statement? Justify.
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Answer:
• Samudragupta was one of the most powerful rulers of ancient India.
• During his reign, the Gupta Empire was expanded greatly.
• It is said that, he was undefeated till his death.
• Ashoka was the greatest Mauryan ruler.
• He was the only emperor in the world who gave up war.
• He was a great warrior to. He gave up war and adopted Buddhism.
Coming to your question,
• Harshvardhan had qualities of two kings Ashoka and samudragupta.
• Yes! because, Harsha ascended the throne at the small age.
• He successfully defeated Gauda Shashanka and saved her sister Rajyasri.
• Harsha worked for the welfare of the people.
• He used to conduct a ceremony for every five years in which he donated the people on their wish.
Hence, we can say that,
Harshvardhan had qualities of two kings Ashoka and samudragupta
Answer:
Harshavardhana was an able ruler and administrator. His administration was modeled with charity, generosity, and public service. He followed the example of Samudragupta and became a practical man.
His royal decree ran from Kashmir to Assam and from Gujarat to Orissa making him the supreme sovereign of Northern India.
After the decline of the Gupta empire the Northern India was in a stage of disintegration. Several small and independent states sprang up into prominence and remained busy in internecine quarrels.