PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBCS Prelims 2022
Answer
(d), (c), (a), (b)
Explanation
Megasthenes visited during the Maurya period (4th century BC), Fa Tsien during the Gupta period (5th century AD), Xuanzang during Harshavardhana's reign (7th century AD), and Itsing at the end of the 7th century AD.
Key Points
- Megasthenes visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
- Fa Tsien visited during the reign of Chandragupta II.
- Xuanzang and Itsing both studied at Nalanda University.
Additional Information
- Megasthenes was from Greece, while the other three were from China.
- Xuanzang is often referred to as the 'Prince of Pilgrims'.