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Download Solution PDFWho among the following Gupta rulers launched the Nalanda University?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Kumaragupta.Key Points
- Kumaragupta, the son of Chandragupta II, is credited with launching the Nalanda University during his reign in the Gupta Empire.
- The university was a major center of learning and attracted scholars from all over the world, including China, Korea, and Tibet.
- Nalanda University had a vast library with thousands of books on various subjects such as astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy.
- The university was destroyed by the Turkish invader Bakhtiyar Khilji in the 12th century, and its ruins were rediscovered in the 19th century.
Additional Information
- Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, was a famous Gupta king who is known for his patronage of the arts and his military campaigns.
- Skandagupta was his successor who faced invasions from the Huns.
- Vishnugupta is not a known Gupta ruler.
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