What was the period of Harshavardhana's reign?

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  1. 647 CE to 700 CE
  2. 570 CE to 610 CE
  3. 606 CE to 647 CE
  4. 545 CE to 570 CE

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Option 3 : 606 CE to 647 CE
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The correct answer is 606 CE to 647 CE.Key Points

  • Harshavardhana was a ruler of the Indian subcontinent who ruled from 606 CE to 647 CE.
  • The period of Harshavardhana's reign is considered to be the golden age of ancient India, as it was marked by significant cultural and intellectual achievements.

Additional Information

  • An emperor of Pushyabhuti was Harshavardhana.
  • He was the younger brother of Rajyavardhana, the king of Thanesar, modern-day Haryana, and the son of Prabhakaravardhana, who had driven out the Alchon Hun invaders.
  • He ultimately chose Kannauj as his capital, and he ruled there until 647 CE.
  • When Harsha attempted to extend his empire into the southern peninsula of India, he was routed by Emperor Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty in the Battle of Narmada.
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