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Vikramsila Bihara was founded by

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Devapala
  2. Dharmapala
  3. Rampala
  4. Sasanka

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dharmapala

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Dharmapala šŸ“š Explanation: The Vikramashila University (or Bihara) was founded by the Pala King 'Dharmapala' in the late 8th century AD in Bihar. it became one of the most important centers of Buddhist learning in ancient India, alongside Nalanda. The university was particularly famous for its excellence in Vajrayana Buddhism. Dharmapala was a great patron of the faith and his efforts helped spread Buddhist culture across Asia.