Two great Buddhist universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila were patronised by the

A Palas
B Paramaras
C Chandelas
D All the above

Correct Answer: Palas

Nalanda was a Mahavihara, a large Buddhist monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha. They reportedly chided King Harsha for patronising Nalanda during the great age of the Guptas, was prized and cherished by the Palas. Vikramashila was one of the two most important centres of learning in India during the Pala Empire, along with Nalanda. Vikramashila was one of the largest Buddhist universities,
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