Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of

Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim, traveled to India during the reign of Chandragupta II (ruled c. 380-415 CE), also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya. Fa-hien visited India between 399-414 CE to study Buddhism and collect Buddhist texts. His account provides valuable insights into the Gupta period, describing a prosperous and well-administered empire with religious tolerance and cultural flourishing. During Chandragupta II's reign, the Gupta Empire reached its zenith in terms of territorial extent, economic prosperity, and cultural achievements. Fa-hien's writings particularly praised the efficiency of administration, the absence of harsh punishments, and the general prosperity of the people during this 'Golden Age' of Indian history.