Q. The Muslim adventurer who destroyed the Nalanda University was _____:
Answer:
Muhammad-bin-Bhaktiyar
Notes: In 1193, Bakhtiyar Khilji destroyed Nalanda University, marking a decline in Buddhism in India. His troops also attacked nearby monasteries, including Odantapura. The library, Dharmaganja, burned for months, resulting in the loss of rare manuscripts and the displacement of scholars and monks.