The Harshacharita, a biography of Harshavardhana of Kanauj, was composed by:

1. It is in Sanskrit from the seventh century CE. 2. Banabhatta was Harsha's court poet. 3. It describes forest-edge village life in the Vindhyas. _Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History I, Theme 2, Kings, Farmers and Towns, sections on land grants, towns, trade and coins._