Who established the 'Vikramshila' University?

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UKPSC Combined Upper PCS (Prelims) Exam (General Studies) Official Paper-I (Held On: 14 Jul, 2024)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

Vikramshila University was founded by Pala King Dharmpala in the 8th century CE (around 783 CE). Hence, option 3 is correct.
It was located near Bhagalpur in modern-day Bihar, India.
Key Features of Vikramshila:
- It was established to supplement the educational work of Nalanda University, which was also under Pala patronage.
- Became a renowned center of Tantric Buddhism and Buddhist philosophy.
- Had six large monasteries, a library, and facilities for hundreds of monks and scholars.
- Attracted students from Tibet, Nepal, and other parts of Asia.
- One of its most famous scholars was Atisha Dipankara, who later helped revive Buddhism in Tibet.