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Which ruler of Bengal founded the ancient University called ‘Vikramshila’?

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

Answer options

  1. Dharmapala
  2. Gopala
  3. Devpala
  4. Mahipala

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dharmapala

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Dharmapala. Dharmapala, the second ruler of the Pala dynasty, was a great patron of Mahayana Buddhism and is credited with founding Vikramshila University in the 8th century CE. The university was established as an advanced center of Buddhist learning to complement the already flourishing Nalanda University. It was located in present-day Bhagalpur district of Bihar and became one of the most prominent seats of education in India during that time.