Read the passage and answer the question: From the early centuries of the Common Era, we find grants of land being made, many of which were recorded in inscriptions. Some of these inscriptions were on stone, but most were on copper plates which were probably given as a record of the transaction to those who received the land. The records that have survived are generally about grants to religious institutions or to Brahmanas. Most inscriptions were in Sanskrit. In some cases, and especially from the seventh century onwards, part of the inscription was in Sanskrit, while the rest was in a local language such as Tamil or Telugu. |
What is the name of the biography of Harshvardhana? |
Harshacharitra Harshacharita Harshachitra Harshachaitra |
Harshacharita |
The correct answer is Option 2 - Harshacharita The Harshacharita is a biography of Harshvardhana, the ruler of Kanauj, composed in Sanskrit by his court poet, Banabhatta. |