The Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien (Fa Xian) reached Pataliputra by coming from which direction?
Correct Answer: Northwest
Subject: history
- South
- East
- Northwest
- Sea route
Explanation: Fa Xian arrived in India and reached Pataliputra from the northwest.
• He took the overland route through Central Asia and Afghanistan.
• For his return journey, he boarded a merchant ship from Bengal (Tamralipti).
• He returned via the sea route, but arrived via the land route from the northwest.
• Arrival: Northwest (Land). Departure: Bengal (Sea).
• He stayed in India for several years (399 to 414 AD).