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History GK · Q1

Harshavardhana Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 1

Q1

Which was the oldest University?

A.
Gandhara
B.
Kanauj
C.
Nalanda
Answer
D.
Vaishali

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large Buddhist monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha in India. The site is located about 95 kilometres southeast of Patna near the city of Bihar Sharif, and was a centre of learning from the fifth century CE to c. 1200 CE. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.