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During which Gupta king’s reign did the Chinese traveller Fa hien visit India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Skandgupta
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Chandragupta I

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chandragupta II

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) Chandragupta II 📚 Explanation: The famous Chinese Buddhist monk and traveler Fa-Hien (Faxian) visited India during the reign of the Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya. He traveled across the country between 399 and 412 CE to collect authentic Buddhist texts. In his travelogues, he provided a detailed description of the peace, prosperity, and efficient administration of the Gupta Empire. His writings serve as a valuable primary source for studying the cultural history of this era.