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His elder son, RÄjyavardhana succeeded him and soon plunged into a warfare of vengeance against
Devagupta of Malwa who had slain GrahavarmÄ the young king of Kanauj (Kanyakubja) the husband of Harsa's elder sister, RÄjyashri, who was then taken prisoner at Kanauj. RÄjyavardhana's operation against
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Magadhan Empire had greatly reduced in power in the sixth century. The Kingdom of Kannauj, initially a vassal of the empire, had declared its independence and frequently warred with the empire. In 575 AD,
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