Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang studied at the university of

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Nalanda

Explanation:

• Hiuen-Tsang (also spelled Xuanzang), a famous Chinese Buddhist monk and traveler, came to India during the reign of Harshavardhana in the 7th century CE.

• He studied and lived at the ancient university of Nalanda (in present-day Bihar), which was a major center for Buddhist learning.

• Nalanda University was known for its vast library, excellent faculty, and students from across Asia.

• Hiuen-Tsang studied Mahayana Buddhism and Indian philosophy and later wrote his famous travelogue, “Si-yu-ki” (Records of the Western World).

Information Booster:

• Nalanda had 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers at its peak.

• The university was established in the 5th century CE by Kumaragupta I of the Gupta dynasty.

• Subjects taught included Buddhist philosophy, logic, grammar, and medicine.

• Hiuen-Tsang spent nearly 2 years at Nalanda and regarded it as the greatest center of learning.

• He carried Buddhist texts and images back to China for translation.

• Nalanda’s ruins are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Additional Information:

• Taxila: One of the earliest universities, located in present-day Pakistan; famous during Maurya and Gandhara periods but not where Hiuen-Tsang studied.

• Vikramshila: Founded in the 8th century CE by Dharmapala (Pala ruler), after Hiuen-Tsang’s time.

• Magadh: Refers to the region, not a university; Nalanda was located in ancient Magadh.