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Q: During the rule of which dynasty were Nalanda and Vikramashila universities founded?
  • A. The Palas
  • B. The Senas
  • C. The Pratihara
  • D. The Rashtrakutas
Correct Answer: Option A - The Vikramshila University was set up by the Pala Dynasty King, Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century at Bhagalpur, Bihar. It is significant that, Kumargupta founded Nalanda University in the 5th century AD. Dharmapala revived Nalanda University.
A. The Vikramshila University was set up by the Pala Dynasty King, Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century at Bhagalpur, Bihar. It is significant that, Kumargupta founded Nalanda University in the 5th century AD. Dharmapala revived Nalanda University.

Explanations:

The Vikramshila University was set up by the Pala Dynasty King, Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century at Bhagalpur, Bihar. It is significant that, Kumargupta founded Nalanda University in the 5th century AD. Dharmapala revived Nalanda University.