Multiple choice

Which Pala ruler founded the Vikramasila University?

  1. Gopala

  2. Dharmapala

  3. Devapala

  4. Narayanapala
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Explanation

Dharmapala (c. 770-810 CE) founded the Vikramasila University, which became a major center of Buddhist learning alongside Nalanda. His son Devapala later endowed it with additional grants. The university played a crucial role in Buddhist scholasticism.

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