King Harshavardhana established his capital at Thanesar near Kurukshetra in the:
A
6th century
B
7th century
C
8th century
D
9th century
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
Harshavardhana came to power around 606 CE, placing his reign firmly in the 7th century CE. Thanesar, near modern Kurukshetra, was the traditional centre of his Pushyabhuti/Vardhana dynasty. Later, Kannauj became the principal imperial centre of his expanding kingdom.
