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c. 405 CE · trade exploration

Fa-Hien Travels Through India

The Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Fa-Hien travelled across northern India and recorded observations on religious life and society.

Modern museum statue representing the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Faxian
Modern statue representation. It is not an authenticated historical likeness of Faxian. · Credit: Ms Sarah Welch · License: CC0 1.0

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Sources and further reading

  1. NCERT — Themes in Indian History I
  2. National Geographic — Ancient Civilizations: India

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