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Who was the founder of the Vikramshila University, which became a prominent center of Buddhist learning after Nalanda?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dharmapala

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Dharmapala šŸ“š Explanation: Dharmapala, the second ruler of the Pala dynasty, established Vikramshila University in Bhagalpur, Bihar, during the 8th century. The university specialized in Tantric Buddhism and attracted students from across Asia, particularly Tibet. Dharmapala was a great patron of Buddhism and is credited with reviving the Nalanda University as well.