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Which of the following Chinese Buddhist pilgrims visited India during the reign of King Harshavardhana?
A. Fa-Hien
B. Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang)✓ Correct Answer
C. I-Qing
D. Sung Yun
💡 Solution & Explanation
Hiuen Tsang, also known as Xuanzang, traveled to India during the seventh century CE in the reign of King Harshavardhana to collect Buddhist texts and study at Nalanda University. In contrast, Fa-Hien visited earlier during the Gupta period under Chandragupta II, while I-Qing arrived later. Historical traveler accounts are a recurrent theme in preliminary examinations for public service commissions.
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