Question

Who founded the Nalanda University?

• A. Mauryan
• B. Guptas
• C. Harshavardhan
• D. Chalukyas

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Guptas

Answer:

The correct answer is option (b) – Guptas.

Nalanda University was founded by Kumaragupta – I of the Gupta Dynasty in the 5th Century C.E.

Nalanda University

• Nalanda University was also patronised by other rulers like the Pala rulers from 8th Century C.E – 12th Century C.E.
• Nalanda University was also supported by the famous ruler King Harshavardhana of Kannauj.
• Nalanda University was also known as Nalanda Mahavira.
• Nalanda University got inscribed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on 15th July 2016.
• The excavation site of Nalanda University was located at a distance of 88 Km away from Patna, capital of Bihar.
• Sir Francis Buchanan was first discovered and reported the excavation site of Nalanda University.
• The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), systematically excavated the site of Nalanda University from 1915 to 1937, and once again it was excavated from 1974 to 1982.
• Nalanda university received support from the Indian kings and foreign kings for a continuous period of 800 years.
• Nalanda university imparted knowledge in the field of medicine, science, grammar, logic, philosophies, contemporary texts, Buddhism, etc.

Related Links

• Legacy & Decline of The Gupta Empire [NCERT Ancient Indian History For UPSC]
• Gupta Empire – Facts about Gupta Dynasty (NCERT Ancient History for UPSC)
• Life under Guptas and Vakatakas [Ancient History Notes]
• Major Literary Works & Authors in Gupta Period
• Buddhist And Jain Architecture [Art And Culture For UPSC]
• The Pala Empire [Ancient Indian History NCERT Notes For UPSC]
• Harsha – Facts about King Harshavardhana [NCERT Notes on Ancient Indian History For UPSC]