Question

The famous Chinese pilgrim Fa-hien visited India during the reign of

A Chandragupta I
B Chandragupta II
C Ramagupta
D Srigupta

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [B]

The correct answer is Chandragupta II. The famous Chinese pilgrim, Fahien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II. Out of his nine years stay in India, he spent six years in the Gupta empire. He came to India by the land route through Khotan, Kashgar, Gandhara and Punjab. He visited Peshawar, Mathura, Kanauj, Sravasti, Kapilavastu, Kusinagara, Pataliputra, Kasi and Bodh Gaya among other places. He returned by the sea route, visiting on the way Ceylon and Java.