Multiple choice

The first Chinese pilgrim to visit India was

  1. Fahien

  2. Yuan swang

  3. Seu-Duo

  4. none of the above
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Explanation

Fahien (also known as Faxian) was the first Chinese pilgrim to visit India around 399-412 CE. He traveled to study Buddhist scriptures and visit holy sites, documenting his journey in 'A Record of Buddhist Kingdoms'. Yuan-swang (Xuanzang) came later in the 7th century. The question tests knowledge of ancient Chinese travelers to India.

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