Q. Who among the following was treacherously murdered by Sasanka, the Gauda ruler of Bengal?

[A] Pushyabhuti

[B] Prabakara Vardhana

[C] Rajavardhana

[D] Harsha-vardhana

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Rajavardhana (605-606 CE), the eldest son of Prabhakaravardhana, ascended the throne after his father’s death.

  • He was treacherously murdered by Sasanka, the Gauda ruler of Bengal.
  • This resulted in his younger brother Harsha-vardhana becoming the king of Thanesar.

Source: NCERT

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