Download App

1.07: The Age of the Guptas — History & Civics STD 9 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9History & Civics1.07: The Age of the Guptas3 Marks
Question
With reference to Nalanda University answer the following questions:
Under whose patronage did the University develop into a famous Center of Learning?
✓

Answer

It was the most renowned educational institution of ancient India. Located at Nalanda in Rajagriha in Bihar, it was originally set up by Sakraditya in the 5th century AD during the reign of Kumaragupta-I. The University of Nalanda had imposing buildings. There were at least 8 colleges built by different patrons including one by Balaputradeva, King of Sumatra. According to Hiuen Tsang the whole university area was enclosed by a brick wall.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free

Explore more

More "[3 Mark Question Answer]" from 1.07: The Age of the Guptas→1.07: The Age of the Guptas — all question types→History & Civics STD 9 question papers→ICSE Board STD 9 question papers→ICSE Board question paper generator→

Similar questions

Mention any two salient features of the Constitution (74th Amendment Act), 1992.
→
State briefly the change that occurred in the position of the Brahmins in the Later Vedic Age.
→
With reference to the decline of Buddhism in India, explain the following cause:
Loss of Royal Patronage.
→
What change did the Kalinga War bring about in Ashoka’s life?
→
The respect to the growth of Nation States, answer the following question:
How did the Reformation contribute to emergence of Nation States.
→
Examine the sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements - Jainism and Buddhism - under the following head:
Twelve Angas
→
Discuss significance or reason: Democracy implies Civil Liberties.
→
When and how did Buddha attain enlightenment?
→
What is the message of the Bhagavad Gita?
→
Zwingli heralded the Protestant Movement in Switzerland. In this context describe.
Zwingli’s Teachings
→