Islamic Timeline of RevelationOpen on the timeline →South AsiaAsia
Empire of Harsha (Pushyabhuti dynasty)
Harsha, of the Pushyabhuti dynasty, ruled a large empire in northern India from Kannauj in the first half of the 7th century. The Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang described his court. The empire did not survive his death.
Key facts
| Dates | 606 CE – 647 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Thanesar, Kannauj |
| Founder | Harsha |
| Religion(s) | Hinduism, Buddhism |
| Peak extent | ≈ 1 million km² (c. 625 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.