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The Harshacharita, a biography of Harshavardhana, was written by whom?
AShudraka
BBanabhatta
CHarishena
DKalidasa
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Banabhatta
1. It is in Sanskrit, c. seventh century CE.
2. Banabhatta was Harsha's court poet.
3. It describes village life near the Vindhyas.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History Part I, Theme 2, Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies._
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