Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (c) Chandragupta II
Explanation:
Fa-Hien (also spelled Faxian) was a Chinese Buddhist monk and traveler who visited India in the early 5th century CE.
He arrived during the reign of Chandragupta II (also known as Vikramaditya), one of the greatest rulers of the Gupta Empire.
Fa-Hien’s primary purpose was to collect Buddhist scriptures and observe monastic practices.
He documented his travels in a book called "A Record of Buddhist Kingdoms", which provides a vivid account of Indian society, governance, economy, and religion during Gupta rule.
His accounts reflect the peace, prosperity, and religious tolerance that characterized Gupta India.
Information Booster:
Fa-Hien visited India around 399–414 CE.
He traveled through Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Kushinagar, Pataliputra, Mathura, and Tamralipti.
Described India as a land of law and order with minimal criminal punishment.
He highlighted the flourishing Buddhist monasteries and universities like Nalanda.
His travel route covered India, Central Asia, and Sri Lanka.
Fa-Hien returned to China by sea through Java.
Additional Information:
Harshvardhan : Ruled in the 7th century CE; during his reign, another Chinese traveler Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) visited India.
Mahmud Ghazni : An invader from Ghazni (modern Afghanistan), attacked India 17 times during the 11th century CE, long after Fahein’s time.
Chandragupta I : Founder of the Gupta Empire, ruled around 319–335 CE, before Chandragupta II.
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