Multiple choice

Fa-hien travelled to India during which years?

  1. 324 - 411 CE

  2. 350 - 443 CE

  3. 399 - 412 CE

  4. 387 - 421 CE
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Explanation

Faxian (Fa-hien), the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim, travelled to India from 399-412 CE during the reign of Chandragupta II. His journey took approximately 14 years, and he spent several years studying Buddhist scriptures at major centers like Pataliputra and Tamralipti. His detailed accounts provide valuable information about Gupta period India. The other date ranges are incorrect - 324-411 CE is too long, 350-443 CE would place his travel earlier, and 387-421 CE doesn't match the historically documented period of his travels.

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