Puspabhuti dynasty

The Puspabhuti dynasty, also known as the Vardhana dynasty, ruled in northern India from the 6th to the 8th century CE. The most prominent ruler of this dynasty was Harsha (born c. 590 CE—died c. 647 CE), who reigned from 606 to 647 CE. Harsha expanded his empire through constant warfare, bringing much of northern India under his influence. He was a patron of arts and learning, and his reign is considered a transition from ancient to medieval India.1

Following Harsha's death, the empire fragmented. The Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty rose to prominence in the 8th century, with rulers like Nagabhata II and Mihira Bhoja expanding their empire significantly. They established their capital at Kannauj and their rule marked a peak of power in northern India before eventually declining due to internal strife and external invasions.2