Harsha
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Summary
Harsha was born on January 1, 590[1], in Thanesar[2]. He died on January 1, 647[3], in Kannauj[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and playwright[6]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,549 views/month, #6,473 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Prabhakarvardhana[8]
- Mother: Yasomati[9]
- Spouse: Pushpavati[10]
- Child: Vagyavardhana[11]
- Position held: emperor[12]
- Notable work: Nagananda[13], Ratnāvalī[14], Priyadarśikā[15]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Harshavardhana[18]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19]
- Replaces: Rajyavardhana[20]
- Replaced by: Arunāsva[21]
- Different from: A Harsha[22]
- Writing language: Telugu[23]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]
Why It Matters
Harsha has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Works attributed to him include Ratnāvalī[27], a literary work[28]; Nagananda[29], a dramatic work[30]; and Priyadarśikā[31], a dramatic work[32].
FAQs
Where was Harsha born?
Harsha was born in Thanesar[2].
Where did Harsha die?
Harsha died in Kannauj[4].
Who were Harsha's parents?
Harsha's father was Prabhakarvardhana[8]. Harsha's mother was Yasomati[9].
Who was Harsha married to?
Harsha's spouses include Pushpavati[10].