Who was the founder of Nalanda University?

Nalanda was destroyed by the Muslim invaders in the 12th century CE. The ruins of Nalanda were rediscovered in the 19th century, and they have been excavated by archaeologists since then. The ruins of Nalanda are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• A. Chandragupta Vikramaditya was a Gupta emperor who ruled from 375 to 415 CE. He is known for his military conquests and his patronage of the arts and sciences. However, there is no evidence that he founded Nalanda University.
• B. Kumargupta-I was a Gupta emperor who ruled from 415 to 455 CE. He is known for his patronage of Nalanda University. He is the most likely candidate for the founder of Nalanda University.
• C. Dharampal was a 19th-century Indian historian who wrote extensively on the history of India. He is not known to have any connection with Nalanda University.
• D. Pushyamitra was a Shunga emperor who ruled from 185 to 149 BCE. He is known for his defeat of the Mauryan Empire and his establishment of the Shunga dynasty. However, there is no evidence that he founded Nalanda University.