What happened to Harsha's empire after his death?

It fragmented rapidly into several regional kingdoms, leading to a period of instability and local usurpations like that of Arunashva.

Transition from Ancient to Medieval

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2022

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2022_111 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma

Who among the following usurped power in Kanyakubja after the death of Harshavardhana?

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Arunashva usurped power in Kannauj (Kanyakubja) following the death of Emperor Harshavardhana. His brief reign marked the beginning of the political fragmentation of Harsha's empire.