Which Chinese pilgrim came to India during the reign of Harshavardhana?

Question 1

Which Chinese pilgrim came to India during the reign of Harshavardhana?
1. Fa Xian
2. I- Qing
3. Nishka
4. Hiuen Tsang

Question 2

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Hiuen Tsang

The correct answer is Hiuen Tsang.

The Harshavardhana Era

Hiuen-Tsang a Chinese pilgrim visited Harsha’s court, wrote a book ‘Shi-Yu-Ki’ (the world of the west) after going back to China.
Harshavardhan Hiuen-Tsang in his book also praised two other kings- Narsimha Varman of the Pallava dynasty and Pulkesin II of the Chalukya dynasty.
He came through central Asia via Afghanistan and went back through the same route. Hiuen-Tsang studied at Nalanda and later taught there only for nine years.

ShreeHarpale · Answer 1 · 2022-03-02T15:04:19+0000

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Hiuen Tsang

The correct answer is Hiuen Tsang.

The Harshavardhana Era

Hiuen-Tsang a Chinese pilgrim visited Harsha’s court, wrote a book ‘Shi-Yu-Ki’ (the world of the west) after going back to China.
Harshavardhan Hiuen-Tsang in his book also praised two other kings- Narsimha Varman of the Pallava dynasty and Pulkesin II of the Chalukya dynasty.
He came through central Asia via Afghanistan and went back through the same route. Hiuen-Tsang studied at Nalanda and later taught there only for nine years.

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