Question

why is harsha considered a great patron of art and learning

Answer 1

-Harsha also became a patron of art and literature.
-He made numerous endowments to the University at Nalanda. 
-Harsha was a noted author on his own merit.
-He wrote three Sanskrit plays – Nagananda, Ratnavali and Priyadarsika. 

Answer 2

Answer:

King Harshavardhana was a great patron of literature and learning. He used to give liberal grants to scholars. For this purpose he had one- fourth of the state income. Liberal grants were given to educational institutions like Nalanda, Vallabhi and Vikramshila Universities, Thus Sanskrit language continued to flourish during the reign of Harsha along with other branches of knowledge such as philosophy, medicine, astronomy, grammar etc. He used to give liberal grants to scholars.

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