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Mention three authors who wrote about Harshavardhana.

The following three writers wrote about Harshavarddhana:

1. Banabhatta


He wrote Harshacharita, the biography of Harshavardhana.


2. Zuan Xang


He was a pilgrim from china, who wrote about the court of the king.


3. Harshavardhana


He himself was one of the best writers of his time.


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1

State whether true or false:

(a) Harishena composed a prashasti in praise ofGautamiputra Shri Satakarni.


(b) The rulers of Aryavarta brought tribute for Samudragupta.


(c) There were twelve rulers in Dakshinapatha.


(d) Taxila and Madurai were important centresunder the control of the Gupta rulers.


(e) Aihole was the capital of the Pallavas.


(f) Local assemblies functioned for several centuriesin south India.

 3

What changes do you find in the army at this time?

 4

What were the new administrative arrangements during this period?

 5

What do you think Arvind would have to do if he was acting as Samudragupta?