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India of Gupta Period — HISTORY STD 11 Arts — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtsHISTORYIndia of Gupta Period3 Marks
Question
What makes Yuan-shuang's travelogue useful?
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Answer

Yuan-Shawang came to India during the reign of Emperor Harshavardhana.
  • In his book "Si-U-Ki Ma" he gives a detailed description of what he saw and experienced during his tour of India.
  • This book provides good information about the economic, political, social and religious situation of India during the Harshavardhana period.
  • He notes that Emperor Harshavardhana was a benevolent, dutiful, just and generous ruler.
  • The public life during the Harshavardhana period was very impressive and sattvic.
  • Yuan-shuang was extremely impressed and delighted to see the grandeur and richness of the palaces, palaces,
magnificent temples, Buddhist monasteries and monasteries.
  • He praises Emperor Harsh's approach to other religions, including Buddhism.
  • He has clearly noted that Valabhi Vidyapeeth was a popular educational center for the educational spread of Jainism.
  • Thus, Yun-shuang's travelogue is useful.

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