MCQ Single Best Answer Easy

QWhat is the significance of the Yijing account in determining the Gupta homeland?

ID: #6572 Gupta Empire 197 views
Question Info
#6572Q ID
EasyDifficulty
Gupta EmpireTopic

Choose the Best Option

Click any option to instantly check if you're correct.

  • A It provides evidence of the Guptas' Vaishya origin.
  • B It suggests that the early Gupta kingdom extended from Prayaga in the west to northern Bengal in the east.
  • C It indicates that the Guptas originated in the present-day lower-Doab region of Uttar Pradesh.
  • D It identifies the location of a temple built by the Guptas for Chinese pilgrims.
Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The Yijing account provides evidence of a temple built by the Guptas for Chinese pilgrims and suggests that the Guptas may have originated in the present-day Bengal region in the Ganges basin.

Share This Question

Challenge a friend or share with your study group.