Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of:
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UPSC CSE 2025 (General Studies-1)
Samudragupta
Incorrect Answer Chandragupta II
Correct AnswerKumaragupta I
Incorrect AnswerSkandagupta
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Samudragupta
- Incorrect. While Samudragupta was a notable ruler, Fa-hien did not travel during his reign.
- Option 2: Chandragupta II
- Correct. Fa-hien, the Chinese pilgrim, visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II in the early 5th century.
- Option 3: Kumaragupta I
- Incorrect. Fa-hien's visit did not occur during Kumaragupta I's reign.
- Option 4: Skandagupta
- Incorrect. Fa-hien completed his travels to India before Skandagupta's reign.
The correct answer is Option 2.
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