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Name the Pala King who founded the Vikramshila University ? 

Name the Pala King who founded the Vikramshila University ?  Correct Answer Dharmapala

The correct answer is Dhrampala.

Key Points

  • Dharmapala founded the Vikramshila University at Bhagalpur, Bihar.
  • Pal Empire
    • Gopala founded the dynasty in 750 AD.
    • He built the monastery at Odantapuri, Bihar, & considered himself the first Buddhist king of Bengal.

Additional Information

  • Pala King
Gopala(750-770 AD) Founder of Pala dynasty
Dharmapala(770-810 AD) son of Gopala, Founded Vikramshila University at Bhagalpur, Bihar
Devapal(810-850 AD) son of Dharampal and defeated Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha.
Mahipal-I(988 AD) Extended pala empire to Bihar
Rampala Last strong pala king
Madanpala(1144-1162 AD) last pala king, Sena dynasty replaced the palas.

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