However, after the decline of the Guptas, the most notable patron of the Mahavihara was Harsha, the 7th-century emperor of Kannauj.
Megjithatë, pas rënies së dinastisë Gupta, padroni më i shquar i Mahavihara-s ishte Harsha, perandori i shekullit të VII të Kannauj-it.