Ancient History PYQ 165 of 208 · Architecture in Ancient India

According to Chinese source, Meghavarman, the ruler of Sri Lanka, sent a missionary to which of the following Gupta Kings for permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya?

  1. AChandragupta I
  2. BSamudragupta
  3. CChandragupta II
  4. DNone of them

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Correct answer: (b) Samudragupta

Explanation

Samudragupta, who allowed the Sri Lankan king Meghavarman to build a monastery at Bodh Gaya.

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