Who was better as a king – Harsha or Pulkeshi II?

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answered Sep 12, 2022 by AnmolSingh (80.9k points)
selected Sep 12, 2022 by KrushnaBhovare

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As a king, Harshvardhana can be considered better than Pulkeshi II.
Harshvardhana was ambitious, valiant, religious and lover of art as well as education.
He was equally fond of literature.
Also, he was a great donor.
He made various constructions for the welfare of his public.
His subjects were very happy, satisfied and prosperous.
Harshvardhana had a deep knowledge about the rule, administration and welfare of his kingdom.
He had appointed various ministers to look after his kingdom.
Thus, he was an efficient king.
On the other hand, Pulkeshi II was an over ambitious king.
He spent most of his time in expanding his kingdom by conquering new territories.
Hence, he did not find enough time for administration and public welfare.
He had a huge kingdom but he did not know how to manage it efficiently like Harshvardhana.
Hence Harshvardhana was a better king.