Which Chinese traveler came to India during the time of Chandragupta II?

Correct option is D

​The correct answer is(d) Fa-Hien​

The Chinese traveler Fa-Hien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II (376–415 CE), also known as Vikramaditya, of the Gupta Empire. Fa-Hien was a Buddhist monk who embarked on his journey to India to collect Buddhist scriptures, observe Buddhist practices, and visit sacred sites associated with Lord Buddha. His travel accounts provide valuable insights into the social, economic, and religious life during the Gupta period.

In his work, "Record of Buddhist Kingdoms," Fa-Hien described India as a prosperous and peaceful land with a well-organized administration. He also noted the prevalence of Buddhism alongside Hinduism and praised the moral and ethical values of Indian society.

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● Fa-Hien's journey covered regions like Mathura, Pataliputra, and Nalanda.
● He provided detailed accounts of Buddhist monasteries and the education system.
● Chandragupta II's reign is considered a golden age of Indian culture, art, and science.
● Fa-Hien documented the law and order system, including the absence of capital punishment.
● He traveled to India via the Silk Road and returned to China by sea through Sri Lanka.

Additional Knowledge:

• (Option A) Hiuen Tsang: Visited India during the reign of Harsha in the 7th century CE.
• (Option B) Yijing: Visited India in the 7th century CE to study at Nalanda University.
• (Option C) Taranath: A Tibetan historian, not a Chinese traveler, who wrote about Indian Buddhism much later.