Q. Which Pala King was responsible for establishment of Vikramashila University?
Answer: Dharmapala
Notes: Dharmapala, the second ruler of the Pala dynasty, established the Vikramshila University. As a devout Buddhist King, Dharmapala is renowned for his efforts in promoting Buddhism and education. Vikramshila University, now found at Kahalgaon near Bhagalpur in Bihar, was a prominent center of learning during the Pala rule. Apart from this, Dharmapala also constructed a Vihara at Somapura as part of his mission to promote Buddhism.

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