Harsha

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Harsha born?June 4, 590
2. When did Harsha die?647 CE
3. What is the imperial capital?Kannauj (Kanyakubja)
4. What is the southern territorial limit?Narmada River
5. Who was Harsha and when did he live?Harsha was a king in ancient India. He was born in 590 CE and became king in 606 CE.
6. What was Harsha's capital city and why was it important?Harsha made Kannauj his capital. It became a big center for politics, trade, and culture.

Post-Gupta Period: The era in Indian history following the decline of the Gupta Empire, marked by regional kingdoms.
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