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Under the rule of which emperor Nalanda University was founded?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Samudragupta
  2. Chandragupta II
  3. Skandagupta
  4. Kumaragupta I

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kumaragupta I

Explanation: Nalanda University was founded under Kumaragupta I of the Gupta dynasty in the 5th century CE as a centre of higher learning for Buddhist studies. Other Information: ▪️ Located in modern-day Bihar; became a prominent international university. ▪️ Attracted students from China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, and Central Asia. ▪️ Covered subjects like philosophy, logic, grammar, medicine, and mathematics. ▪️ Consisted of monasteries (Viharas) and lecture halls (Stupas).