Day: May 7, 2020

Harsha is described as ‘the lord of the whole of north India’. Determine the extent of his empire and discuss his political relations with Sasanka, Bhaskaravarman and Pulakesin II. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Harsha was the last and greatest ruler of Vardhana dynasty. He ruled between 606 CE to 647 CE. He brought almost all north India […]

Hiuen Tsang has said—”Harshavardhana was impartial in justice and regular in doing his “duties. He even forgets to take meals or sleep for doing Public Welfare activities”. Comment [BPSC, 63rd] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Harsha was the last and greatest ruler of Vardhana dynasty. He ruled between 606 CE to 647 CE. He brought almost all north […]

Harsha combined in himself the piety of Ashoka and the valour of Samudragupta.” Discuss this statement. “हर्ष में अशोक धार्मिकता और समुद्रगुप्त के शौर्य का मिश्रण था। ” इस कथन की विवेचना कीजिये। [UPPSC, 1996] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Harsha was the last and greatest ruler of Vardhana dynasty. He ruled between 606 CE to 647 CE. […]

हर्ष एवं समसामयिक राजाओं के सम्बन्धों का विवेचन कीजिये । क्या हर्ष को एक महान् विजेता कहा जा सकता है? Discuss the relations of Harsha with the contemporary rulers. Can Harsha be called a great conqueror? [UPPSC, 1991] ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Harsha was the last and greatest ruler of Vardhana dynasty. He ruled between 606 CE […]

Slavery in Ancient India References to slaves The first reference in Rig Vedic text (Rig Veda Samhita onward) of ‘Dasis’ given to sacrificial priest as a part of ‘Dana’ mentioned in “Dana Stuties” (donation hymns). selfstudyhistory.com The vedic period reference suggest that Dasis were meant for only household purposes. The post vedic period, we get […]