Question

Assess the importance of the accounts of the chinese and arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of india. (10)

Answer 1

The Chinese and Arab travelers provide a lot and detailed information about the ancient and medieval history of India which greatly helped in the reconstruction of India's past.

The accounts of Chinese travellers like Hein-tsang and Fa-hein provide us information about the Buddhism and the nature of Buddhist doctrines and rituals in India.They also provide us information about the social and political conditions (of the time) of India. We see it is through the account of Hein-Tsang, we come to know that Harsha was defeated by Pulakesin. Their accounts also provide us information about the trade relations and cultural exchanges between India and China.

Similarly the account of Arab travellers provide us great information about India. We see the account of Ibn Batuta tells us about the Courier System in India during medieval times. It also provide us information about the political and social conditions of India.

Moreover we see these accounts are mostly without any bias like Chronicles and thus provide true information and help in the reconstruction of the history of India.

Answer 2

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