alleryWhich Sri Lankan king sought Samudragupta's leave to build a monastery at Bodh Gaya?
AMeghavarna
BDutthagamani
CVijayabahu
DParakramabahu
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Meghavarna
1. Meghavarna of Anuradhapura sent presents and sought permission for a monastery.
2. Samudragupta allowed it at Bodh Gaya, showing tolerance toward Buddhism.
3. The other kings are Sri Lankan names but are not linked to the Guptas.
_Source: Wikipedia, Samudragupta, Religion_
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