Write short note:Vardhan Empire

1.	Write short note:Vardhan Empire
Answer» The declining power of the Guptas saw the rise of dynasties such as Vardhans, Maukharis Maitrakas, etc. The founder of the Vardhan Empire was Pushyabhuti. He was followed by his son, Prabhakarvardhan who made the Vardhan dynasty powerful. He took up the title of ‘Parambhattarak Maharajadhiraj’. The most prominent ruler of this dynasty was Harshavardhan. His empire extended from Nepal to Narmada and Saurashtra to Bengal. ‘Harshacharita’ written by Banabhatta, a court poet, and also travel accounts of Yuan Chwang give information about this period. Universities of Nalanda and Vallabhi became great centers of learning. Harshavardhan’s empire was the last powerful empire in ancient India.

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The declining power of the Guptas saw the rise of dynasties such as Vardhans, Maukharis Maitrakas, etc.

The founder of the Vardhan Empire was Pushyabhuti.

He was followed by his son, Prabhakarvardhan who made the Vardhan dynasty powerful.

He took up the title of ‘Parambhattarak Maharajadhiraj’.

The most prominent ruler of this dynasty was Harshavardhan.

His empire extended from Nepal to Narmada and Saurashtra to Bengal.

‘Harshacharita’ written by Banabhatta, a court poet, and also travel accounts of Yuan Chwang give information about this period.

Universities of Nalanda and Vallabhi became great centers of learning. Harshavardhan’s empire was the last powerful empire in ancient India.

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