UPSC Prelim 2025 Paper I

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

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A. Samudragupta
B. Chandragupta II
C. Kumaragupta I
D. Skandagupta

Explanation:

The famous Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Fa-hien (Faxian) visited India during the early 5th century CE, specifically between 399 and 412 CE. This period corresponds to the reign of the powerful Gupta emperor Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya. Faxian's travelogue provides valuable insights into the social, religious, and administrative conditions of India during the Gupta Golden Age.