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Q31 (IAS/2013) History & Culture › Ancient India › Post-Gupta regional kingdoms Answer Verified

The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery. 2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person. 3. The tradesman had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations . Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: B
Explanation

Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) provided a detailed account of 7th-century India under King Harsha. Regarding the legal system, he noted that criminal law was severe and included trial by ordeal [1]. Specifically, he recorded that innocence or guilt was determined through ordeals involving fire, water, and poison [1]. In terms of the economy, he observed that the state collected revenue through various means; tradesmen and merchants were required to pay duties and tolls at ferries and barrier stations [1]. However, statement 1 is incorrect because Yuan Chwang himself was robbed multiple times during his travels, contradicting the claim that roads and river routes were completely immune from robbery. While Harsha maintained a strong administration, the safety of travel was not absolute as it had been described during the earlier Gupta era. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are accurate reflections of his records.

Sources

  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 8: Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms > Administration of Justice > p. 108
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