UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 1986 · Q4 · 60 marks
Harsha is described as ‘the lord of the whole of north India’. Determine the extent of his empire and discuss his political relations with Sasanka, Bhaskaravarman and Pulakesin II.
- Chapter
- Guptas, Vakatakas and Vardhanas
- Topic
- Harshavardhana
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