Ancient History PYQ 203 of 208 · Pre-Medieval Period

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

  1. ADharamapala
  2. BGopala
  3. CDevpala
  4. DMahipala

43rd BPSC (Pre) 1999

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Correct answer: (a) Dharamapala

Explanation

Dharmapala of the Palas (770-810 CE). Lama Taranatha records that by the tenth century it had outgrown Nalanda.

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