What was the primary goal of Sungyun's mission?

His mission was to collect authentic Mahayana Buddhist scriptures for the imperial library of China.

Historical Travelers

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2016_75 Ref: Buddhist Records of the Western World by Samuel Beal

Chinese traveller 'Sungyun' was came to India in:

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The Chinese traveler Sungyun visited India from 515 CE to 520 CE. He was a Buddhist pilgrim sent to collect sacred texts and provided valuable accounts of the Gandhara region.