A Greek scholar, a Chinese monk and a Chinese pilgrim—sharing a common fascination for India-left for us a priceless legacy in the form of detailed accounts of their times.
Megasthenes was the ambassador of Selevcus Nikator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya in the 4th century BC. His Indika has been the most authentic and accurate account of that era.
Fa Hien traveled to India from China, in 339 AD, to learn the true teachings of Buddha. He came during the Gupta rule, touring extensively and recording his observations.
Hiven Tsang, Buddhist scholar, faced heavy odds as he traveled through India in 629 Ad, to seek the law of Buddha. Those who sought his wisdom were Emperor Harsha and Pulakeshi II.
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