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What did Hiuen Tsang record in his writings during his stay in the subcontinent?
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The answer shall include the following points:
- Experiences of the Chinese pilgrim under Harsha’s dynasty
- Travel accounts of the pilgrim
Answer:
The Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang came to India during Harsha’s reign. He wrote many things about Harsha’s Empire. In his writings, he mentioned that:
- Towns and villages were fortified. People practiced farming and animal husbandry.
- A highway from Patliputra to Brugu Kachchh (Bharuch) port was used for trade purposes.
- The local diet consisted of Milk and Milk products, wheat, rice, fruits and vegetables.
- Ornaments, statues, ivory and carved wooden pieces were exported. During the reign of King Harsh, India had good business relations with Rome which led to the inflow of gold in India.
- People followed Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism but were tolerant towards other religions.
The answer shall include the following points:
- Experiences of the Chinese pilgrim under Harsha’s dynasty
- Travel accounts of the pilgrim
The Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang came to India during Harsha’s reign. He wrote many things about Harsha’s Empire. In his writings, he mentioned that:
- Towns and villages were fortified. People practiced farming and animal husbandry.
- A highway from Patliputra to Brugu Kachchh (Bharuch) port was used for trade purposes.
- The local diet consisted of Milk and Milk products, wheat, rice, fruits and vegetables.
- Ornaments, statues, ivory and carved wooden pieces were exported. During the reign of King Harsh, India had good business relations with Rome which led to the inflow of gold in India.
- People followed Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism but were tolerant towards other religions.
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