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CGPSC 2011 · Question 41 of 146

Which ruler of Bengal founded the ancient university called Vikramshila?

Pala Dynasty

  1. ADharmapalaCorrect
  2. BGopala
  3. CDevapala
  4. DMahipala

Answer: A. Dharmapala

Explanation

The Pala king Dharmapala (c. 770-810 CE) founded Vikramshila Mahavihara, the second great Buddhist university after Nalanda.

Source: CGPSC PCS Prelims 2011 GS Paper, solved paper via iasexamportal.com

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