What was the capital of the Vardhana dynasty?

The initial capital was Thaneshwar (modern Haryana) before Harsha shifted it to Kannauj.

Post-Gupta Dynasties

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who laid the foundation of Vardhana dynasty?

Prabhakarvardhana is considered the real founder of the Vardhana (Pushyabhuti) dynasty. He was the first in the family to assume imperial titles and was a powerful warrior who defeated the Hunas.

Exam Year

2022

Evidence Source

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2022_72 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma