What does Fa-Hien's mention of the hospital tell us about Gupta society?

It indicates a high degree of civic responsibility, advanced medical knowledge, and the presence of organized charitable institutions supported by the urban elite.

Ancient Social Welfare and Medicine

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Exam Year

2019

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ID: ART_LIT_2019_164 Ref: A Record of Buddhist Kingdoms by Fa-Hien

In travel through India, Fa-Hien has mentioned a hospital, it was located at-

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The Chinese traveler Fa-Hien mentioned the existence of a free public hospital in the city of Pataliputra during his visit in the early 5th century CE.