Who was the founder of Kashi Vidyapeeth?

Who was the founder of Kashi Vidyapeeth?

Q. Who was the founder of Kashi Vidyapeeth?

(a) Bhartendu Harishchandra

(b) Madan Mohan Malviya

(c) Swami Shraddhanand

(d) Shiv Prasad Gupt

Ans: (d) Shiv Prasad Gupt

Explanation:  Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta and Bhagwan Das established the university in Varanasi, on 10 February 1921, during the non-cooperation movement of the freedom struggle. Originally named Kashi Vidyapith, the university was renamed Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith in 1995. It was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.

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