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

UPSC Archival Analysis

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

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.

Exam Year

2022

Evidence Source

Link

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