Option b is the correct answer. One of the most important visitors to Harsha's court was the Chinese traveler Hiuen-Tsang, also known as Xuanzang. Hiuen-Tsang visited India from 629 CE to 645 CE. He traveled extensively across the Indian subcontinent. He visited many places of religious and cultural significance, such as Nalanda, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Varanasi, Mathura, Prayaga, Ayodhya, and Patna. He also met Harsha several times and became his friend and admirer. He wrote a detailed account of his travels in his famous work Si -Yu-Ki or Records of the Western World. Important Tips Hiuen-Tsang account of India: Religious Conditions: India had diverse religions, including Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Tolerance and voluntary religious conversions were common. Hinduism was the dominant religion. Sanskrit was the language of the educated. Buddhism was in decline, while Brahmanism was rising. Political Conditions: India was divided into numerous regions. Harsha was a respected king who personally oversaw administration. Taxation was relatively light. The army included elephants, cavalry, and infantry. Economic Conditions: India was prosperous, excelling in cloth, pearls, and ivory production. India had a thriving trade with foreign countries. Land revenue was a significant income source. India had wellmaintained river-passages and roadways. Social Conditions: The caste system was rigid. Women received education, but practices like sati existed. People were generally simple and honest. Sickness and Death: Sick individuals often fasted for seven days before seeking treatment. Death rituals varied, including cremation, water burial, or desertion of the body. No fixed mourning periods or dress codes existed. No death anniversaries were observed. Some individuals chose voluntary drowning to secure a heavenly birth. Buddhist monks refrained from mourning and recited prayers for the deceased.