Who sent an envoy to the Chinese court in 641 AD?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Harsha Vardhan.
· Harsha Vardhan, also known as Harsha, was a ruler of North India who reigned from 606 to 647 AD.
· In 641 AD, he sent an envoy to the Chinese court of Emperor Taizong of the Tang dynasty.
· This diplomatic mission was part of Harsha's efforts to establish friendly relations with the powerful Chinese empire.
· The Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Xuanzang (Hsuan-tsang) also visited Harsha's court and documented his reign and the envoy's mission in his writings.
Information Booster:
Pulakeshin I:
· Pulakeshin I was an early ruler of the Chalukya dynasty, but he is not known for sending envoys to China.
Narsimhavarman II:
· Narsimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha, was a ruler of the Pallava dynasty but did not send an envoy to China in 641 AD.
Narsimhavarman I:
· Narsimhavarman I, also known as Mamalla, was a Pallava ruler known for his victories over the Chalukyas but did not send an envoy to China in 641 AD.