Who founded Nalanda Mahavihara?

Question

Who founded Nalanda Mahavihara?

1. A. Aditya-I
2. B. Ajatashatru
3. C. Kumargupta-I (Correct answer)
4. D. Chandragupta Maurya

Correct Answer

Option C — Kumargupta-I

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Kumargupta-I.

Key Points

• Nalanda Mahavihara, the ancient center of Buddhist learning, was founded by Kumaragupta I (also called Mahendraditya) of the Gupta dynasty in the 5th century CE.
• At its peak it had over 10,000 students.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

नालंदा महाविहार की स्थापना किसने की?

1. A. आदित्य-I
2. B. अजातशत्रु
3. C. कुमारगुप्त-I
4. D. चन्द्रगुप्त मौर्य