During the reign of which of the following rulers did Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese traveller, come to India?
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Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023
Chandragupta II
Incorrect AnswerSamudragupta
Incorrect AnswerHarshavardhana
Correct AnswerExplanation:
- Chandragupta II: He was a ruler of the Gupta Empire during the 4th and 5th centuries. His reign is known for cultural and scientific advancements but not for Hiuen Tsang's visit.
- Samudragupta: A significant ruler of the Gupta Empire known for his military and cultural conquests. However, not associated with Hiuen Tsang's visit.
- Ashoka: A Mauryan emperor who ruled in the 3rd century BC. Famous for spreading Buddhism, long before Hiuen Tsang's time.
- Harshavardhana: A North Indian ruler in the 7th century AD. Known for his patronage of Buddhism and hospitality towards scholars like Hiuen Tsang.
- Correct Answer: Harshavardhana
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