UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 1999 · Q3 · 60 marks
'Harshvardhan was himself great, but he has been made greater by Bana and Yuan Chiang. ' Critically examine the statement.
- Chapter
- Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas
- Topic
- Harshavardhana
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