Prince of Pilgrims was the name attributed to

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‘Prince of Pilgrims’ was the name attributed to

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The ‘Prince of Pilgrims’ was a title given to Hiuen Tsang. Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar who traveled extensively to India in the 7th century. He is renowned for his pilgrimage to India to study Buddhism and collect scriptures. Hiuen Tsang`s journey lasted for 17 years and he visited various holy places and universities in India.

Fa-Hien, another famous Chinese monk, is known for his pilgrimage to India in the 5th century. However, he is not referred to as the ‘Prince of Pilgrims’ but as the "Pilgrim of the East."

I-tsing, a Chinese Buddhist monk, also traveled to India in the 7th century for the purpose of studying Buddhism. However, he is not associated with the title ‘Prince of Pilgrims.’

Megasthenes, a Greek historian, visited India during the 4th century BC. He is known for his detailed observations about Indian society and culture, but he is not connected to the title ‘Prince of Pilgrims.’