Question

Which dynasty did King Harshavardhana belong to?
1. Pushyabhuti Dynasty
2. Haryanka Dynasty
3. Shunga Dynasty
4. Maurya Dynasty

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Pushyabhuti Dynasty

The correct answer is Pushyabhuti Dynasty.

• Harsha-Vardhana was an Indian emperor of North India.
• His reign was from 606 to 647 CE.
• He was a member of the Pushyabhuti dynasty.
• Kannauj (in present Uttar Pradesh state) was his capital. 

• Haryanka dynasty:
  • ​Bimbisara was the founder of this dynasty. Also known as the Shrenika.
  • He was the contemporary of Lord Buddha. He had three wives.
• Shunga dynasty:-
  • Pushyamitra was the founder of the Shunga dynasty.
  • He founded it in 185 BC.
  • He ruled for over 36 years.
• Maurya Dynasty:-
  • With the help of Chanakya (Vishnugupta/ Kautilya), Chandragupta Maurya defeated Dhana Nanda (322 BCE) and founded the Mauryan Dynasty.
  • Chanakya encouraged Chandragupta Maurya and his army to take over the throne of Magadha.