History of Kanauj to the Moslem Conquest c10.3

c10.3

When we enter upon the seventh century A. D., we are no longer embarrassed by the paucity of materials, and the history of our kingdom also claims to make a special appeal to the interest of the historian of Ancient India. The period begins with the appearance of a remarkable figure on the political stage, and although Harṣa¹ had neither the lofty idealism and missionary zeal of Aśoka nor the commanding personality and constructive statesmanship of Akbar, yet he has succeeded in arresting the attention of the historian like both those great rulers.