Q. Who among the following used to hold a religious assembly at Prayag every five year?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Harshvardhana
Explanation:
Emperor Harshavardhana (606–647 CE) organized a great religious assembly at Prayag (modern Prayagraj) every five years.
At these assemblies, he donated his wealth to monks, scholars, Brahmins, and the poor.
This event is described by the Chinese traveler Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), who attended one of these assemblies.
Explanation by: Ritu Singhal
Emperor Harshavardhana (606–647 CE) organized a great religious assembly at Prayag (modern Prayagraj) every five years.
At these assemblies, he donated his wealth to monks, scholars, Brahmins, and the poor.
This event is described by the Chinese traveler Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), who attended one of these assemblies.