History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET June 2024 History (Re-Exam Shift-II)
Which of the following inscriptions bears the signature of Harshavardhana?
AMadhuban Inscription
BBanskheda Inscription ✓ Correct
CSonipat Inscription
DNavsari Inscription
Correct answer: (B) Banskheda Inscription — The answer is the Banskheda Inscription.
Explanation
★The answer is the Banskheda Inscription.
★The most important ruler of the Pushyabhuti or Vardhana dynasty was Harshavardhana.
★He ruled over all of North India except Kashmir from 606 to 647.
★The main sources for Harsha are his inscriptions and coins.
★His Banskheda Inscription was discovered at Shahjahanpur in 1894.
★This inscription bears Harsha's own signature.
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