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Question

Who was the founder of "Vikramshila Vihar"?

  1. Gopal
  2. Devapal
  3. Dharmapal
  4. Mahipal

Answer:

Option C: Dharmapal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dharmapal”.

Dharmapal was a prominent ruler of the Pala dynasty and established the Vikramshila University, which was a major center of learning in ancient India.