Question

What did Harshavardhana donate for financial help of Nalanda University?
(a) More than 50 villages
(b) More than 100 villages
(c) More than 200 villages
(d) More than 300 villages

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer of this question is (b) More than 100 villages

Answer 2

Harshavardhana donated more than 100 villages to Nalanda University.

Explanation:

Nalanda University is a center of education in ancient Indian, established near Bihar. The period of this establishment is 427 to 1197.

We know about Harshavardhana's support to the Nalanda University from excerpts of Chinese travellers to India, Hiuen Tsang and I-Tsing. As per Hiuen Tsang, Harsha donated 100 villages to the Nalanda university. I-Tsing, however, has stated that about 200 villages were donated by Harsha to the financial management of Nalanda, which includes the sustenance of monks.

So we conclude that Harsha donated more than 100 villages to the university.