Harsha, also known as Harsha Vardhana, was a 7th-century Indian emperor and patron of literature. His reign, primarily in Northern India, is marked by prosperity and cultural flourishing. Harsha was a scholar, poet, and playwright, credited with composing plays like “Nagananda, Priyadarshika, Ratnavali ” He contributed significantly to classical Sanskrit literature, leaving a lasting impact on Indian literary and cultural traditions.