Q. Which of the following defeated Shashanka and extended his control over parts of Kongoda in Orissa? Answer:
Harsha Vardhana
Notes: Rajyavardhan was unfortunately killed by Shashanka (the king of Gauda), who also cut the Bodhi tree and occupied Kannauj. Later, Harshavardhan defeated Shashanka and extended his control over parts of Kongoda in Orissa.