During the rule of which dynasty were Nalanda and Vikramashila
universities founded?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The Palas.
- The Pala dynasty ruled the regions of Bengal and Bihar for about 400 years, from the 8th century until the end of the 11th century, with about 20 leaders on the throne during the period.
- Gopala, the first Pala king, was a Buddhist and so all of his descendants also were.
- Vikramashila was founded by the Pala emperor Dharmapala.