Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The founder of the Vardhana dynasty was Harsha Vardhana.
2.Harsha Vardhan shifted his capital from Thanesar to Kanauj.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The founder of the Vardhana dynasty was Pushyabhuti who ruled from Thaneswar.

  • He served as a military general under the imperial Guptas and rose to power after the fall of the Guptas.
  • As Thanesar was too close to the threats from the northwest, Harsha shifted his capital from Thanesar to Kanauj.
  • Kanauj was located in the rich agricultural region of the western Ganges Plain.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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