Consider the following statements:begin{enumerate}item Both Nalanda University and Vikramshila University Flourished during Pala Dynastyitem Both Nalanada University and Vikramshila University were destroyed by Khilji rulersend{enumerate} Which among the above statements hold correct?

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Consider the following statements:

A	1 only
B	2 only
C	Both 1 & 2
D	Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Khaliji destroyed the Nalanda and Vikramshila universities during his raids across North Indian plains, massacring many Buddhist and Brahmin scholars.

Detailed explanation-2: -Out of jealousy, Khilji ordered to set fire to Nalanda University. It is said that there were so many books in the university library that it kept burning for three months. Even after this, Khilji’s mind did not calm down. He also killed thousands of religious leaders and Buddhist monks of Nalanda.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji who was one of the generals of Muhammad Ghori conquered Bihar in 1197 CE and Bengal in 1202 CE. He also destroyed the universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nalanda university was destroyed by Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khilji, with an intent to evade the roots of knowledge, Buddhism, and Ayurveda.

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