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Q: Which of the following Gupta kings established Nalanda University?
  • A. Skandagupta
  • B. Chandragupta II
  • C. Chandragupta I
  • D. Kumaragupta I
Correct Answer: Option D - Nalanda University was founded by Kumar Gupta I, one of the famous rulers of the Gupta dynasty. The university was dedicated to Buddhist studies in the ancient Magadha Province of India (present-day Bihar), where students were also trained in the fine arts, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, politics and the art of war.
D. Nalanda University was founded by Kumar Gupta I, one of the famous rulers of the Gupta dynasty. The university was dedicated to Buddhist studies in the ancient Magadha Province of India (present-day Bihar), where students were also trained in the fine arts, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, politics and the art of war.

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Nalanda University was founded by Kumar Gupta I, one of the famous rulers of the Gupta dynasty. The university was dedicated to Buddhist studies in the ancient Magadha Province of India (present-day Bihar), where students were also trained in the fine arts, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, politics and the art of war.