Question

Who was Faxian?

• A. A renowned mathematician from China
• B. A Chinese poet writing in the 7th century
• C. A Chinese Buddhist pilgrim
• D. The author of the travelogue 'Si-Yu-Ki'

Answer 1

The correct option is C A Chinese Buddhist pilgrim

Faxian was a Chinese Buddhist pilgrim who was travelling around the world. He came to India during the rule of Chandragupta II. He visited places such as Mathura, Kanauj, Vaishali, etc., and kept a travelogue describing the places he visited.

The travelogue 'Si-Yu-Ki' is the work of another Chinese traveller, Huan Tsang.