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

Q: Chinese traveller 'Sungyun' was came to India in:

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.

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

Link

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