Harshacharita

(“The Deeds of Harsha”) A drama written by the playwright Bana (7th c.),
which chronicles the emperor Harsha’s
rise to power. Bana was a member of
Harsha’s court, and thus a contemporary; his tale contains some evident
exaggeration, but also a great deal of
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historical detail. Bana was a careful
observer, and the detailed descriptions
in the Harshacharita give significant
information about courtly and everyday
life in his times.