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He eventually made Kanyakubja (present-day Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh state) his imperial capital, and reigned till 647 CE. [8] Harsha was defeated by the Emperor Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty in the Battle of Narmada, when he tried to expand his empire into the southern peninsula of India. [9]
Apr 14, 2020 · Harshavardhana ruled so much of Northern India between 606 and 647 CE that his empire stretched from Gujarat to Kamrupa (modern-day Assam), and to the south, went all the way to the Narmada River. His capital was Kanyakubja or Kannauj in present-day Uttar Pradesh (but more on that later).
The storied past of Kannauj, once a seat of empires and now a focal point of modern UP politics, was shaped by King Harshavardhan and those who followed him.
May 9, 2019 · Harsha managed to rescue his sister and occupy Kanyakubja. It is believed that Avantivarman, Grahavarman's younger brother, succeeded to the throne (possibly as regent) and after his death, Harsha became the king of the Maukhari realm. He first administered the realm in the name of his sister Rajyashri, the queen of Grahavarman, and later ...
Harshavardhana is considered as one of the most prominent Indian emperors in the 7th century AD. He built a huge empire that extended from north & northwestern India till the Narmada in the South. His capital was Kannauj. His reforms and policies were generous and were always aimed at boosting the peace and prosperity of his people.
The dynasty initially ruled from Sthanveshvara (modern-day Thanesar, Haryana), but Harsha eventually made Kanyakubja (modern-day Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh) his capital, from where he ruled until 647 CE.
Kanyakubja, the Maukhari capital, grew in prosperity and importance as a great cosmopolitan city. After the demise of the Maukharis, it even became the capital of Emperor Harsha . Hence, Kanyakubja was largely contested by imperial powers.
