Ancient History PYQ 204 of 208 · Pre-Medieval Period

Vikramshila University was established by whom?

  1. AGopal
  2. BDharmapala
  3. CDevapala
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (b) Dharmapala

Explanation

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

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