Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

Who was the founder of "Vikramshila Vihar"?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Dharmapal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dharmapal”.
Dharmapal was a prominent ruler of the Pala dynasty and established the Vikramshila University, which was a major center of learning in ancient India.

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