Name the Pala King who founded the Vikramshila University ?

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answered Mar 1, 2022 by IshmeetKaur (115k points)
selected Mar 1, 2022 by YogitaMahadev

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Dharmapala

The correct answer is Dhrampala.

Dharmapala founded the Vikramshila University at Bhagalpur, Bihar.
Pal Empire
- Gopala founded the dynasty in 750 AD.
- He built the monastery at Odantapuri, Bihar, & considered himself the first Buddhist king of Bengal.
Pala King

Gopala(750-770 AD)	Founder of Pala dynasty
Dharmapala(770-810 AD)	son of Gopala, Founded Vikramshila University at Bhagalpur, Bihar
Devapal(810-850 AD)	son of Dharampal and defeated Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha.
Mahipal-I(988 AD)	Extended pala empire to Bihar
Rampala	Last strong pala king
Madanpala(1144-1162 AD)	last pala king, Sena dynasty replaced the palas.

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