Which of these kings was a major rival of Emperor Harshavardhana?

Shashanka of Bengal was a fierce rival who famously cut down the Bodhi tree and was involved in the death of Harsha's brother.

Regional Sovereignty in India

UPSC Archival Analysis

The correct matches are: Shashanka - Bengal, Kharavela - Odisha, Simuka - Maharashtra, and Bhaskara Varman - Assam.

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ID: HIS_MED_2023_173 Ref: Standard Educational Reference