Question

Hi.

Who among the following is the author of ‘Harshacharita' ?
Options :
[A] Banabhatta
[B] Hiuen Tsang
[C] Harshavardhan
[D] Bhaskarvarman

All the best :D​

Answer 1

Answer: Option - A [ Banabhatta ]

Banabhatta is the author of book "Harshachrita".

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Harshachrita gives us the detailed information about the King Harshavardhana.

• Harshavardhana popularly known as Harsha belonged to the Pushyabuti dynasty.

• He was the son of Prabhakaravardhan and brother of Rajavardhan.

• He ascended the throne at the very young age and ruled the Pushyabuti kingdom.

• He defeated Gauda Shashanka who killed his brother and eloped his sister Rajyasri.

• In this annexation, Harsha conquered the Kanauj and made it his new capital.

• During the reign of Harsha, the famous Chinese traveller Huein Tsang visited India.

• Harshavardhana was defeated by Pulakesin - II in the battle of Narmada.

Answer 2

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QUESTION :

Hi.

Who among the following is the author of ‘Harshacharita' ?

Options :

[A] Banabhatta √√√√√√

[B] Hiuen Tsang

[C] Harshavardhan

[D] Bhaskarvarman

All the best :D

SOLUTION :

The answer is option A.

Banabhatta is the author of Harshavardhana.

Additional Info :

The book Harshacharitra , which is the biography of Harshavardhana was written by Banabhatta who was a court poet in Harshavardhana's court .

This biography was written in the 17th Century C.E.

This book provides an insight into the behavioral characteristics of Harshavardhana, his achievemts etc.