Social History of the Gupta Empire
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2019
Evidence Source
LinkID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2019_105 Ref: A Record of Buddhist Kingdoms by Faxian
In travel through India, Fahien has mentioned a hospital, it was located at-
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Correct Option: D
The Chinese monk Faxian recorded the existence of a free public hospital in Pataliputra during the Gupta period. It provided medical care, food, and shelter to patients at no cost, funded by local donations.