The Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Fa Hien visited India during the reign of which of the following Gupta emperors?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Chandragupta II.
The Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Fa Hien visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, around 399–414 CE. Fa Hien came to India in search of Buddhist scriptures and to study the practices of Buddhism. During his visit, he traveled across various regions including present-day Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. He noted that India was prosperous and peaceful under Chandragupta II’s rule, with well-administered governance and respect for law and religion, especially Buddhism.