Which ruler first provided significant patronage to Nalanda?

The Gupta Emperor Kumaragupta I is credited with the early foundation and patronage of Nalanda.

Buddhist Monasticism

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The most ancient monastery in India is-

Nalanda is historically recognized as the most prominent ancient monastery-university, though the rock-cut monastery of Bhaja is chronologically older.

Exam Year

1992

Evidence Source

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ID: ART_ARC_1992_159 Ref: Standard Educational Reference