Assertion (A): Hiuen Tsang spent about two years in Kashmir in the pursuit of Buddhist texts. |
Reason (R): Kashmir was a renowned centre of Buddhist learning at that time. |
A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true, but R is false
D) A is false, but R is true
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Hiuen Tsang arrived in Kashmir taking the route from Tibet and Ladakh. He had a significant influence in spreading Buddhism in Kashmir. When he had first arrived in Kashmir, Buddhism was a widespread religion. He later proceeded to Harsha's empire to learn more about Buddhism. He spent about two years in Kashmir in the pursuit of Buddhist texts. He studied under a renowned Kashmiri teacher.You need to login to perform this action.
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