Question

The famous Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang visited India during which Emperor's reign?
1. Ashoka
2. Samudragupta
3. Chandragupta I
4. Harshavardhana

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Harshavardhana

The correct answer is Harshavardhana.

• During the reign of Harshavardhana famous Chinese traveler, Hieun Tsang visited India.
• The Chinese traveler, Hiuen Tsang, who visited India during his reign, has given a vivid description of the social, economic, and religious conditions, under the rule of Harsha spoke highly of the king.
• Harshavardhana is well known for his religious toleration, able administration, and diplomatic relations. He maintained diplomatic relations with China and sent envoys, who exchanged ideas of the Chinese rulers and developed their knowledge about each other.
• In 620 A.D. Harshavardhana invaded the Chalukya kingdom in the Deccan, which was then ruled by Pulakesin II. But the Chalukya resistance proved tough for Harshavardhana and he was defeated.
• Hiuen Tsang has taught many secrets of Chinese wisdom to Indians. Hiuen Tsang returned to China he brought with him Sanskrit scriptures and books of wisdom.