Harshvardhan Period Source of information MCQs with Explanations
About the Topic: Sources of the Harshavardhan Period include inscriptions, literary works such as Harshacharita and the accounts of Chinese traveler Xuanzang. Practice MCQ Questions with detailed answers and explanations.
In whose reign-period the Chinese Traveller Hiuen- Tsang visited India?
Correct Answer:
(B) Harsha
The arrival of Hiuen-Tsang was the most important event of Harsha’s period. His desire was to visit the places related to Mahatma Buddha and study Buddhist texts, which was available in India. He departed for India in 629 AD. from Changan, the capital of Tang Ruler. He wrote a book on his tour to India named ‘Sei-Yu-Kei.’
Ques: 2
Who was the court poet of Harshavardhana?
Correct Answer:
(C) Banabhatta
Banabhatta was the court poet of king Harshavardhana. His biography Harshacharita (“Deeds of Harsha”) written by Sanskrit poet Banabhatta, describes his association with Thanesar, besides mentioning the defence wall, a moat and the palace with a two-storied Dhavalagriha (white mansion).
Ques: 3
Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha Vardhan’s period was
Correct Answer:
(D)
Hiuen Tsang
The period of Harsha is well documented in Harshacharitra written by Banabhatta. The writings of Chinese scholar Hiuen-Tsang who visited Harsha’s court also provide the great detail about Harsha and India of Harsha’s time.
Ques: 4
Which text provides the most detailed biographical account of Harshavardhana?