Who wrote the "Harshacharita", a biography of Harshavardhana?

The correct answer is Banabhatta.

Key Points

• The "Harshacharita", a biography of Harshavardhana, was written by Banabhatta, who was a Sanskrit scholar and a poet in the court of Harshavardhana. Banabhatta lived around the 7th century CE.
• "Harshacharita" is a historical narrative detailing the life and times of King Harsha, who ruled North India from 606 to 647 CE. 
• He is also known for his work "Kadambari."

Additional Information

•  Harisena:
  • He was a court poet of Samudragupta, a Gupta emperor.
  • His most notable work is the Allahabad Pillar Inscription, which details the conquests and accomplishments of his patron.
• Ravikirti:
  • He was the court poet of the Chalukya king Pulakeshin II.
  • His work, the Aihole Prashasti (Aihole Inscription), written in Sanskrit, extols the victory of Pulakeshin II over the northern king Harshavardhana.
• Xuan Zang:
  • He was a Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler, and translator who traveled to India in the 7th century.
  • His works, "Great Tang Records on the Western Regions" and "Buddhist Records of the Western World," detail his journey and experiences in India and other parts of Central and South Asia.