Ancient History PYQ 132 of 208 · Gupta & Post-Gupta Period

Consider the following statements : 1. Fa-Hien was a Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the reign of Harsha. 2. Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist monk who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. AOnly 1
  2. BOnly 2
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNone of the above

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Correct answer: (d) None of the above

Explanation

Both statements are wrong, and they are swapped. Fa-Hien came under Chandragupta II, Hiuen Tsang under Harsha.

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