SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 110

SSC CGL Tier II - 26 October 2023 • General Awareness • Q110

According to which of the following foreign travellers did Dhruvasena II attend Harsha’s assembly at Prayag (Allahabad)?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Hiuen Tsang.

According to the Chinese traveler Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), Dhruvasena II of the Maitraka dynasty attended Emperor Harsha's grand assembly at Prayag (Allahabad). Xuanzang's detailed accounts provide valuable insights into the political and cultural conditions of India during the 7th century, including this significant event where various kings and dignitaries, including Dhruvasena II, participated in the religious and political assembly organized by Harsha.