Paper I · 3 History of India & AP · 3.1.10 Post-Gupta India and Harsha

3.1.10.2 Harshavardhana: conquests, administration and the Kanauj and Prayag assemblies

Harsha (r. 606 to 647 CE) united much of north India from Thanesar and Kanauj, was stopped on the Narmada by Pulakesin II, and is known for his patronage of religion and his great assemblies.

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  • Harsha
  • Rajyavardhana
  • Kanauj
  • Pulakesin II
  • Narmada
  • Banskhera plates
  • Madhuban plates
  • Kanauj assembly
  • Prayag
  • mahamoksha parishad

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