GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vikramshila Mahavihara was established by the ruler of-
A
Pushyabhuti Dynasty
B
Barman Dynasty
C
Sen Dynasty
D
Pala Dynasty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vikramshila was founded by the ruler of Pala dynasty, Dharmapala in 8th–9th century CE. Besides Nalanda, it was the most important centres of learning in India. Dharmapal established it in response to a supposed decline in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda.

Detailed explanation-2: -He was an incredible proponent of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.-Dharmapala is most popular for Vikramshila University. He founded it in the late 8th century. Hence, it is the correct option.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vikramshila University-Features It was a center for Vajrayana Buddhism and employed Tantric preceptors. Logic, Vedas, astronomy, urban development, law, grammar, philosophy, and other disciplines were also taught.

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