Question

Which ruler created Sompur Mahavihara ?
1. Kumargupta First
2. Harsh
3. Dharampal
4. Vijaysen

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Dharampal

The correct answer is Dharampal. 

• Dharampal created Somapur Mahavihara.

• The Somapura Mahavira is located in Bangladesh.
• The central temple and monastery of Somapura was the ancient centre of Buddhist learning.
• Somapura was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
• The Palas (750 AD-1150 AD):
  • Their Capital was Muddagiri/Munger (Bihar).
  • Gopala founded the Pala Empire in 750 AD.
  • He was succeeded by his son Dharmapala.
  • Dharmapala revived Nalanda University.
  • He founded the Vikramshila University.
  • The Pala dynasty was succeeded by the Sena dynasty of Bengal.

• Kumargupta First founded the Nalanda Univesity.