Question
Download Solution PDFSi-yu-ki or ‘The Records of the Western World’ was written by:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Hiuen-Tsang.
Key Points
- Hiuen-Tsang wrote the book ‘Shi-Yu-Ki’ after visiting the Harshavardhana court.
- Si-yu-ki means "Record of the Western Countries".
- Hiuen Tsang visited India during the period of emperor Harsha.
- Hiuen Tsang remained at the University of Nalanda for five years.
- Hiuen Tsang had been a guest to Bhaskara Varman, ruler of Kamarupa.
- Hiuen Tsang described Kannauj as a beautiful city.
- Pu Songling was a Qing dynasty Chinese writer.
- Pu Songling was the author of Strange Stories.
Additional Information
- Banabhatta:
- Banabhatta was the Asthana Kavi in the court of King Harsha Vardhana.
- Kadambari is the work of Banabhatta.
- The "Harshacharita" was also written by Banabhatta.
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