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Who founded the Banaras Hindu University (BHU)?
1. Mahatma Gandhi
2. Madan Mohan Malviya
3. Jawahar Lal Nehru
4. Moti Lal Nehru

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Madan Mohan Malviya

The Banaras Hindu University was founded by Madan Mohan Malviya.

  • Banaras Hindu University was established on 4 February 1916.
  • It was jointly founded by Madan Mohan Malviya, Annie Besant, and Sundar Lal.
  • It is located in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Its former name was Central Hindu College.
  • Malviya publically announced his intent to establish a university at the Conference of the Indian National Congress.
  • His plan focused on technology and science, Indian religion, and its culture.
  • The university bill was introduced in the Imperial Legislative Council by Hartcourt Butler in 1915.

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