How did Hiuen-Tsang describe Harsha’s administration?

He described it as efficient but stern, with light taxation and the king personally overseeing the welfare of the people.

Ancient Travelers

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Exam Year

2012

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2012_42 Ref: Harsha: A Political Study by D. Devahuti

In whose reign-period the Chinese Traveller Hiuen-Tsang visited India?

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Correct Option: B

The Chinese traveler Hiuen-Tsang visited India during the reign of King Harshavardhana between 629 CE and 645 CE. He stayed at Harsha's court and documented the period in his work Si-Yu-Ki.