Question

Which of the following plays were written by Harshavardhan?

i. Priyadarsika

ii. Ratanavali

iii. Nagananda

1. (i) only
2. (i) and (ii) only
3. (ii) and (iii) only
4. All the three

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All the three

The correct answer is All the three.

•  Name of the Plays written by Harshavardhan
  • Priyadarsika
  • Ratanavali
  • Nagananda

About Harshavardhan -

• The Pushyabhuti dynasty, also known as the Vardhana dynasty, came into prominence after the decline of the Gupta Empire.
• The defeat of Harshavardhan marked the end of the Pushyabhuti dynasty.
• Harshavardhan became the most successful emperor of the Pushyabhuti dynasty until he was defeated by a South Indian ruler Pulakeshin II.
• Xuanzang, a famous Chinese traveler, heaped a lot of praise on Harshavardhana for his generosity and administrative skills.
• His rule was renowned for peace, stability, and prosperity, and attracted many artists and scholars from far and wide.
• Harshavardhan was one of the most important Indian emperors of the 7th Century. During the peak of his reign, Harshavardhana’s empire extended from north India to the Narmada River in central India.
• Prabhakara Vardhana, the first king of the Pushyabhuti dynasty he was the father of Harshvardhan.