INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Who among the Pala rulers established the University of Vikramsila?

A	Dharmapala
B	Devapala
C	Narayan Pala
D	Mahipala I

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Palas built grand temples and monasteries, including the Somapura Mahavihara and Odantapuri, and patronised the great universities of Nalanda and Vikramashila. The empire enjoyed relations with the Srivijaya Empire, the Tibetan Empire and the Arab Abbasid Caliphate.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Dhrampala. Dharmapala founded the Vikramshila University at Bhagalpur, Bihar. Gopala founded the dynasty in 750 AD. He built the monastery at Odantapuri, Bihar, & considered himself the first Buddhist king of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dharmapala (Reign: 770 – 810 AD) Expanded the kingdom. Was a pious Buddhist. Founded the Vikramshila University at Bhagalpur, Bihar. He had frequent wars with the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas.

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