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In which century did the famous Chinese pilgrim Fahien visited India?

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

Answer options

  1. 4th century AD
  2. 7th century AD
  3. 9th century AD
  4. 5th century AD

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 5th century AD

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) 5th century AD šŸ“š Explanation: The famous Chinese Buddhist monk and traveler Fa-Hien (Faxian) visited India during the early 5th century CE (specifically between 399 and 412 CE). His journey took place during the peak of the Gupta Empire under Chandragupta II. He traveled on foot to collect authentic copies of the Buddhist Vinaya Pitaka. His detailed travelogues offer a highly valuable primary source for studying the peace, security, and prosperity of Gupta India.