Question

Which university can be considered a symbol of education in the Gupta dynasty?
1. Takshshila
2. Ujjain
3. Nalanda
4. Amravati

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Nalanda

The correct answer is Nalanda.

• Nalanda University:
  • Nalanda University is located in Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, India.
  • It stands for a university that attracted students and scholars from across Asia and even farther away.
  • It was developed under the patronage of the Kumaragupta of the Gupta dynasty and was the first international residential university in the world. 

• Srigupta: (240-280CE)
  • He ​founded the Gupta Dynasty in the 3rd century AD.
  • He took the title of Maharaja.
  • He was the first Gupta king whose name got mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar inscription.
  • The Poona Copper Plate inscription of Prabhavati Gupta described Srigupta as the Adiraja of the Gupta dynasty.
• Chandragupta I: (319-335CE)
  • ​ He was a king of the Gupta dynasty, who ruled in northern India.
  • His title Maharajadhiraja suggests that he was the first emperor of the dynasty. ​
• Samudragupta: (335-380CE)
  • ​​A ruler of the Gupta Empire of Ancient India.
  • Son of Chandragupta I and the Licchavi princess, Kumaradevi.
  • He greatly expanded his dynasty's political power.
  • Also known as the 'Napolean of India'.
• Chandragupta II: (3180-415CE)
  • He was one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire in northern India.
  • ​Titles adopted: Vikramaditya, Sakari Devagupta, Devaraja, Devashri.
  • Kalidasa, Dhanvantri, Amasimha, Varahmihir, Vararuchi, Shanku, Kshapanak & Ghapkarpar were the Navratnas in his court.
• Kumargupta: (414-455CE)
  • ​He ​was an emperor of the Gupta Empire of Ancient India.
  • As a son of the Gupta emperor Chandragupta II and queen Dhruvadevi.
  • He seems to have maintained control of his inherited territory, which extended from Gujarat in the west to the Bengal region in the east.