Who among the following is called as ‘Prince among Travellers’ ?

Fa-Hien
Hieun-Tsang
Barbosa
Al-Biruni

The correct answer is (b), Hieun-Tsang.

Hieun-Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to India in the 7th century CE to study Sanskrit and Buddhist texts. He is considered one of the most important figures in the transmission of Buddhism from India to China.

Fa-Hien was a Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to India in the 5th century CE. He is best known for his travelogue, which provides a valuable account of India at that time.

Barbosa was a Portuguese explorer who traveled to India in the 16th century CE. He is best known for his book, “The Book of Duarte Barbosa”, which provides a valuable account of India at that time.

Al-Biruni was a Persian polymath who traveled to India in the 11th century CE. He is best known for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography.

Hieun-Tsang is called the “Prince among Travellers” because of his extensive travels and his important contributions to the transmission of Buddhism from India to China.

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