Fa hien Faxian the Chinese pilgrim travelled to India during the reign of ........

Ancient and Medival History Mauryan and Post Maurayan

Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of:

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UPSC CSE 2025 (General Studies-1)

Samudragupta

Chandragupta II

Kumaragupta I

Skandagupta

- 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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