India Since 7th century CE And After: Emergence Of Ruling Families And Rise Of Emperor Harshavardhan
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- Decline of Gupta Empire led to political fragmentation in North India.
- Ruling families emerged from former Gupta subordinates (samantas).
- Key dynasties: Maitrakas, Maukharis, Gaudas, Gurjaras, Pushyabhutis.
- Pushyabhutis were based in Thanesar and rose to power after the Guptas.
- Harshavardhan became king in 606 CE after the deaths of his brother and sister's husband.
- He united Thanesar and Kannauj, making Kannauj a major political center.
- Harsha was the head of state with the title Maharajadhiraja.
- Empire divided into Bhuktas and Vishayas; villages were basic units.
- Land revenue (Bhoga) was 1/6th of produce, paid in kind.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Harshavardhana founded the Pushyabhuti dynasty.
Kannauj was always the capital of Harsha’s empire from the beginning.
Harshavardhana was a Buddhist from the beginning of his reign.
Memory Tips
Major ruling families after the Gupta decline: Maitrakas, Maukharis, Gurjaras, Gaudas, Pushyabhutis
Kannauj's strategic importance due to location in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab
Harsha’s empire stretched from North India to the Narmada River in the south
Harsha’s capital cities: Thaneshwar (first) and Kannauj (second)
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