Which foreign traveller visited India during the time of Chandragupta II?
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Correct answer: Fa-Hien
Fa-Hien, a Chinese Buddhist pilgrim, travelled in India during the reign of Chandragupta II, generally placed in the early fifth century CE. His account discusses Buddhist sites, social conditions and travel experiences. Megasthenes belonged to the Mauryan age, while Al-Biruni and Marco Polo came much later, so option A is correct.
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Fa-Hien
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Fa-Hien, a Chinese Buddhist pilgrim, travelled in India during the reign of Chandragupta II, generally placed in the early fifth century CE. His account discusses Buddhist sites, social conditions and travel experiences. Megasthenes belonged to the Mauryan age, while Al-Biruni and Marco Polo came much later, so option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: An Empire Across Three Continents. Topic: Society and economy.
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