These DAV Class 6 SST Notes and DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 17 Notes – The Era of Harsha hold significant importance as study material for students.
The Era of Harsha Class 6 DAV Notes
→ After the fall of the Gupta dynasty, the Vardhan dynasty came into power. The important rulers of this dynasty were Prabhakarvardhana, Rajyavardhana and Harshavardhana.
→ Prabhakarvardhana (580 CE to 605 CE) established a large kingdom. After his death, his son Rajyavardhan (605 CE to 606 CE) became the ruler of Thanesar (Haryana).
→ Harshavardhana was crowned as the king of Thanesar in 606 CE. His empire included Punjab, Rajashthan, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Bihar.
→ The king was the head of judicial and civil administration. He was also the commander-in-chief of his army and led his forces in war.
→ The provinces were known as Bhukti or Desh. They were divided into Vishyas or Pradesh. Uparika was the head of the province.
→ Harsha was a benevolent ruler. In the beginning, he was a devotee of Shiva and worshipped Shiva and Surya. Later on, he came into the influence of Buddhism.
→ Vaishnavism and Shaivism were the most popular sects of Hinduism during this period.
→ Brahmans were highly respected in the society. The shudras had to live outside the towns.
→ People were prosperous and happy. Trade was well-flourished and Kapisha was the centre of international trade.
→ Nalanda university was an international centre of education. It had a very huge library.
→ The Vardhan dynasty came to an end after the death of Harsha in 647 CE.
→ Gramik : The head of the village panchayat.
→ Uparika : The head of the province.
→ Vaishnavism : The followers of God Vishnu.
→ Shaivism : The followers of God Shiva.
→ Alms : Money given to the poor.
→ Benevolent: Charitable and generous person/king.
→ Contemporary : People or persons living at the same time period.
→ Devotee : Person wholly or spontaneously devoted to religion or some god.