INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: Harshavardhana is described as an ardent follower of Shiva. He conducted many periodical assemblies for religious discussions, activities, donations and charities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: Harsha organised religious assemblies every fifth year of his reign at Prayag (Allahabad).

Detailed explanation-3: -Every five years, Harsha called for an assembly at Prayag. This ceremony began with the worship of Surya, Shiva and Buddha (a testimony to his tolerance to all faiths), and after that he use do charitable distribution. It is told that every Buddhist monk was given 100 pieces of gold, a pearl and cotton clothe.

Detailed explanation-4: -Three thousand Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhists, three thousand Brahmins and Jainas, and one thousand Buddhist scholars from the University of Nalanda attended this assembly. Harsha himself proposed the name of Hiuen Tsang to take the chair. The subject of discussion in the assembly related to Mahayana Buddhism.