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Who founded the Nalanda University?


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Mauryan

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Guptas

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Harshavardhan

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Chalukyas

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Solution

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.

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