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Which Pala ruler founded the famous Vikramshila University in Magadha?

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

Answer options

  1. Gopala
  2. Dharmapala
  3. Devapala
  4. Mahipala I

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dharmapala

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Dharmapala šŸ“š Explanation: Dharmapala established Vikramshila University as a center for Buddhist learning after the decline in the standards of Nalanda. He was a devout Buddhist and is credited with granting land to over 200 villages for the maintenance of Nalanda University. Under the Palas, Bengal and Bihar became the last strongholds of Buddhism in India.