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The teaching in the universities of ancient India was controlled by board of eminent teachers. The affairs of which university were administered by the Board of Vikramsila University? 

The teaching in the universities of ancient India was controlled by board of eminent teachers. The affairs of which university were administered by the Board of Vikramsila University?  Correct Answer Nalanda University

Board of Vikramsila University:

Vikramshila University was started by King Dharmapala in the 8th century A.D. The university was formed in reply to a deterioration in the quality of scholarship at Nalanda. During Pala Empire, Nalanda and Vikramshila were one of the most vital centers of higher learning in India. These universities were considered international universities as they attracted scholars from various countries. Vikramshila university sustained and flourished for four centuries and later it was destroyed by the Muslim invaders.

  • It is stated that Vikramshila University Board was also accountable for the administrative affairs of Nalanda university.
  • This co-ordination of management and work between two universities was because of King Dharmapala as he was the owner of these universities.
  • It is found that few teachers worked in both the universities and sometimes the exchange of teachers took place between them.
  • Vikramshila was one of the largest Buddhist universities and produced eminent scholars who were often invited by foreign countries to spread Buddhist culture and religion.
  • Subjects like grammar, metaphysics, philosophy, and Indian logic were taught to the students but the most important branch of learning was tantrism.

  • Nalanda is an ancient university and Buddhist monastic center which is in central Bihar state.
  • Nalanda’s history ages to the time of the Buddha i.e., 6th–5th centuries BCE and Mahavira who was the founder of the Jain religion.
  • Nalanda university-trained students in medicine, fine arts, mathematics, politics, astronomy, and the art of war.

1. Jagaddala University:

  • King Ramapala (1077-1129) is said to be the founder of this University. Jagaddala University was the largest construction works undertaken by the Pala Kings.
  • This was a center for the study and dissemination of Tantric Buddhism.
  • It followed the methods, practices, and traditions of Nalanda. 

2. Valabhi University:

  • Vallabhi University achieved as much fame as Nalanda.
  • The Maitraka kings who ruled Western India constructed a monastery at Vallabhitheir capital.
  • While Nalanda was the center for Mahayana Buddhism, Vallabhi achieved fame as the centre for Hinayana Buddhism. 

3. Odantapuri University:

  • Odantapuri was considered the second oldest of India’s universities.
  • This was situated in Maghada, about 6 miles away from Nalanda. Acharya Sri Ganga of Vickramasila had been a student here.
  • Later he joined Odantapuri King Gopala (660-705) was the patron who helped to found this university. 

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