Harsha patronised literary and cultural activities. It is said the state spent a quarter of its revenue for such activities.  

• Bana, the author of Harshacharita and Kadambari, was a court poet of Harsha.  
• The emperor himself was a renowned litterateur, which is evident from the plays he wrote such as Priyadarsika, Rathnavali and Nagananda.  
• Harsha gifted liberally for the promotion of education. Temples and monasteries functioned as centres of learning.  

• Renowned scholars imparted education in the monasteries at Kanauj, Gaya, Jalandhar, Manipur and other places. The Nalanda University reached its utmost fame during this period. 

Source: Tamil Nadu state board.