Explanation: Harsha patronised literary and cultural activities. It is said the state spent a quarter of its revenue on 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.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT