Question

Who established Vikramshila University?
A)Anangpal
B)Dharmapala
C)Mahipala
D)Gopala

Answer 1

Hint: The Vikramshila University was one of the renowned universities of ancient India along with Nalanda and Takshashila. It is one of the largest Buddhist Universities, preaching Buddhist teachings, culture and religion.

Complete step by step solution:
Option A- Anangpal was a king of "Tomar Dynasty" settled in Aravalli hills; in 1st millennium CE. Hence is an incorrect option
Option B- The university was established from 783 to 820 A.D. by an emperor of Pala Dynasty 'Dharmapala'; He was a pious Buddhist king and second ruler of Pala Dynasty. The university is located in Kahalgaon in Bihar and is sprawled over more than 100 acres. However, In the year 1193 A.D ., the forces of a military general 'Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji', was responsible for Muslim annexation in the eastern parts of India, allegedly dismantled the university.
The university was best known for 'Vajrayana Buddhism', and teachings related to black magic with which Hinduism and Buddhism were highly affected at that time.
 Several libraries along with Hindu and Buddhist stupas were discovered in an excavation led by Archaeological Survey of India; Under V. S Verma from 1972 to 1982. In 2015, the central government of India decided to reconstruct the ancient university to restore its historical importance.
Option C- Mahipala, ascended the throne of "Gurjara-Pratihara" and was also known as Uttarapatha and Swami. This is an incorrect option.
Option D-Gopala, was the founder of Pala Dynasty of Bengal. Pala means "protector". So it's an incorrect option.

Note: Vikramshila University got its recognition for Nemocracy, which refers to art of witchcraft and wizardry. The five places Nalanda, Vikramshila, Somapuri, Paharpur and Odantapuri are called Five Mahaviras constructed by Pala's.