Who was Hiuen Tsang?

1.	Who was Hiuen Tsang?
Answer» 1. Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese traveller, known as the “Prince of pilgrims” , visited India during Harsha’s reign. 2. His book ‘Si-yu-ki’ provides detailed information about the social, economic, religious and cultural conditions of India during Harsha’s time. 3. Hiuen Tsang tells us how Harsha, though a Buddhist, went to participate in the great Kumbhamela held at Prayag.

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1. Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese traveller, known as the “Prince of pilgrims” , visited India during Harsha’s reign.

2. His book ‘Si-yu-ki’ provides detailed information about the social, economic, religious and cultural conditions of India during Harsha’s time.

3. Hiuen Tsang tells us how Harsha, though a Buddhist, went to participate in the great Kumbhamela held at Prayag.

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