INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -They reportedly mentioned the Harsha for patronising the Nalanda during the great age of the Guptas. Further, it was prized and cherished by the Palas. Vikramashila was one of the two most important centres of learning in ancient India, along with Nalanda.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nalanda Mahavihara was founded by Kumargupta I of the Gupta dynasty in 5th century CE. It was patronized by various rulers including King Harshavardhana of Kannauj (7th century CE) and the Pala rulers (8th – 12th century CE) as well as various scholars.

Detailed explanation-3: -Legacy of the Pala Dynasty They also patronised Buddhist centres of learning like Nalanda University and the Vikramshila University.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Pala king Dharmapala, son of Gopala reigned from the late 8th century C.E. to early 9th century C.E. The famous universities at Nalanda and Vikramshila were founded by Dharmpala.

Detailed explanation-5: -Khaliji destroyed the Nalanda and Vikramshila universities during his raids across North Indian plains, massacring many Buddhist and Brahmin scholars.