Ancient History History

Q. Select the incorrect pair

A
Hiuen-Tsang : Promotes the term Yin-Tu to refer India.
B
Chinese : Used the term Tien-Chu or Chuantu for India during the 1st century A.D.
C
I-Tsing : Mentioned the terms such as Arya-desa and Brahmarashtra for India.
D
Panini : Mentioned the term 'Bharata' for a region of 60 Janapadas.

Correct Answer

Panini : Mentioned the term 'Bharata' for a region of 60 Janapadas.

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