Identifying Harshavardhana's Visitor
The question asks to identify which historical figure visited India during the reign of Emperor Harshavardhana.
Historical Context of Visitors
- Xuan Zang (Hsuan Tsang): A renowned Chinese Buddhist monk. He traveled to India in the 7th century CE (specifically arriving around 630 CE) and stayed for about 15 years. His visit coincided precisely with the reign of Harshavardhana, who ruled a large empire in North India from 606 to 647 CE. Xuan Zang documented his experiences extensively, providing valuable insights into Indian society, culture, and Buddhism during that era.
- Fa Hien: This Chinese traveler visited India much earlier, during the Gupta period, primarily in the early 5th century CE.
- Marco Polo: An Italian merchant traveler, he visited India in the late 13th century CE, long after Harshavardhana's reign.
- Ibn Battuta: This Moroccan scholar and explorer visited India in the 14th century CE, during the Delhi Sultanate period, much later than Harshavardhana.
Based on historical timelines, Xuan Zang is the visitor who came to India during Harshavardhana's reign.
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