Q. At which among the following places, Harshavardhana established a large Buddhist monastery?
Answer: Nalanda
Notes: Harshavardhana established a large Buddhist monastery at Nalanda. Nalanda was a famous Buddhist university and center of learning in ancient times. Harshavardhana built a brass monastery within the Mahavihara at Nalanda. The monastery was supported by the revenue from 100 villages. Harshavardhana was an Indian emperor who adopted Buddhism. He also repaired existing monasteries and built stupas, viharas, and rest houses for Buddhist monks in Thaneswar. He organized the Buddhist Maha Sammelan at Prayag, also known as Allahabad, to bring together Buddhist scholars and monks.

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