Question

What was the difference between Pulkeshi II and Harshvardhana’s personality?

Answer 1

• Harshvardhana and Pulkeshi II were contemporary kings.
• After fighting a few battles, Harshvardhana had a feeling of satisfaction. So he stopped indulging into wars.
• On the other hand, Pulkeshi II was over ambitious. He kept on expanding his kingdom by conquering regions through more and more wars.
• Thus, Pulkeshi II kept on fighting all his life.
• Resultantly, he died while fighting with the Pallava king of Kanchivaram in 642 A.D.
• King Harshvardhana died after 5 years of the death of Pulkeshi II, i.e. in 647 A.D.