UPSC Prelims 2025 · Question 25 of 100
UPSC Prelims 2025 question on Fa Hien Chandragupta II
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2025
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectAncient History
- TopicGupta Period
- DifficultyEasy
- TypeDirect
Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of
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Answer: B. Chandragupta II
Verdict
Correct answer: Option (b) — Chandragupta II.
Analysis
The reign of Chandragupta II saw the high watermark of the Gupta Empire. Chandragupta II adopted the title of Vikramaditya. An important incident that took place during his reign was the visit of Fa-Hien, a Chinese pilgrim, who came to India in search of Buddhist texts. Numerous scholars adorned the court of Chandragupta II at Ujjain.