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Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of
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Detailed Explanation:
Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim, visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II (also called Chandragupta Vikramaditya), in the early 5th century CE. He came to collect Buddhist texts and study Buddhist practices in India.
His travel account gives valuable insight into:
- Gupta society
- Administration
- State of Buddhism in India at that time
Chinese Pilgrims to India (for Revision)
| Pilgrim | Visited During | Key Purpose/Work |
|---|---|---|
| Fa-hien (Faxian) | Chandragupta II (early 5th century CE) | Collected Buddhist texts; described Gupta society |
| Hsuan Tsang (Xuanzang) | Harshavardhana (7th century CE) | Visited Nalanda; wrote "Si-Yu-Ki" |
| I-tsing (Yijing) | Late 7th century CE | Visited Nalanda; recorded Buddhist practices |
About Chandragupta II:
- Son of Samudragupta
- Also known as Vikramaditya
- His reign = often called the "Golden Age" of Gupta dynasty
- Court had Navaratnas (nine gems) including Kalidasa
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