Q. In which of the following countries / regions is located the Buddhist Somapura Mahavihara?
Answer: Bangladesh
Notes: Somapura Mahavihara is located in Bangladesh. The monastery was established in the 8th century AD and flourished as an intellectual center until the 12th century. The Somapura Mahavihara is one of the most important archaeological sites in Bangladesh. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
The monastery was built under the remit of the Pala Emperor Dharmapala in the seventh century. The craftsmanship of Paharpur terracotta still endures since the 8th century A.D. in the whole of deltaic lands around.
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