HARSHAVARDHNA

   At the commencement of the 7th century,Harshavardhana(606 - 647 AD)
   ascended the throne of Thaneshwar and Kannauj on the murder of his brother,
   Rajya Vardhna. Then he was only 16 years of age.He embarked upon a career
   of conquest and agggrandisement.After incessant warfare of six years,Harsha 
   was successful in establishing order over a large part of northern India,Malwa,
   Bengal and Assam.His advance towards Deccan was checked by a decisive 
   defeat at the hands of Pulakesin,Chalukya king of the south and, thus, his 
   empire could not extend beyond Narmada.Harshavardhana was a mighty king,
   combining in himself the qualities of both Samudragupta and Asoka.The Chinese 
   traveller,Hiuen Tsang visited during his reign, has given a vivid description of 
   social, economic and religious conditions,under the rule of Harsha and spoke
   highly of the king.Hersha ,indeed was the last Hindu emperor of Northern India.
   He respected all religions and worshipped Buddha, Shiva and the Sun God.After
   his death once India was left without any central paramount power.      
    
     
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