SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 43

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q43

The ‘Vikramshila University’ in Bihar was founded by which of the following kings?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Dharampala

Vikramshila University was established in the 8th century by Dharampala, the second ruler of the Pala dynasty of Bengal. It was a major centre of Buddhist learning and second only to Nalanda University in its prominence.