Multiple choice

The Vikramasila monastery was founded by

  1. Shashanka

  2. Dharmapala

  3. Devapala

  4. Lakshmanasena
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dharmapala, the Pala emperor, established Vikramasila monastery in the 8th century CE as a major center of Buddhist learning and scholarship. It became one of the most important universities in ancient India, rivaling Nalanda. The other options are rulers from different periods - Shashanka (7th century Bengal), Devapala (Dharmapala's successor who expanded the empire), and Lakshmanasena (12th century Sena ruler).

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