alleryWhich Gupta ruler is credited with founding Nalanda?
AChandragupta I
BSamudragupta
CKumaragupta I
DSkandagupta
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Kumaragupta I
1. Kumaragupta I, who ruled until 455 CE, is said to have founded Nalanda.
2. Chandragupta I and Samudragupta ruled earlier and are not linked to it.
3. Skandagupta, his son, fought the Hunas and is not named as the founder.
_Source: Wikipedia, Gupta Empire, Kumaragupta I_
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