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Which Gupta ruler is credited with founding ancient Nalanda in Nalanda University’s official historical account?

  1. ASamudragupta
  2. BKumaragupta ICorrect answer
  3. CHarshavardhana
  4. DSkandagupta
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B. Kumaragupta I

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Kumaragupta I. The university’s historical account attributes Nalanda’s foundation to Emperor Kumaragupta. The attribution concerns the ancient institution, which later rulers also supported.

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