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Vikramshila University, established by the Pala king Dharmapala, became particularly famous for the study and practice of Tantric Buddhism.

Bakhtiyar Khilji, a general of the Ghurid dynasty, is historically credited with the destruction of the Buddhist monastic universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila in the late 12th century.

Answer - (B) - Dharmapala

Hampi is located in the Krishna-Tungabhadra basin, which formed the nucleus of the Vijayanagara Empire, founded in 1336. The magnificent ruins at Hampi reveal a well-fortified city. No mortar or cementing agent was used in the construction of these walls and the technique followed was to wedge them together by interlocking.

The Pala dynasty, which ruled over parts of Bengal and Bihar, were great patrons of Buddhist learning and provided significant support to both Nalanda and Vikramshila.

Vikramshila University was organized into six main colleges or viharas, each headed by a Dwarapala (gatekeeper) scholar.

Nalanda University was a renowned center of learning in ancient India, famous for its emphasis on logic, philosophy, and debate.

Historical research requires contextualizing events within their specific time and space, while also applying theoretical frameworks to interpret the evidence correctly.

Formulating hypotheses is a standard step in the historical research process, allowing researchers to frame questions and test them against available evidence.

Critical examination of primary and secondary sources is the cornerstone of historical research to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information used.