Q. Which ruler cut and damaged the Mahabodhi tree of Bodh Gaya?
Answer:
Sashanka
Notes: Sashanka cut and damaged the Mahabodhi tree of Bodh Gaya. According to a 12th century text, He was an oppressor of Buddhism. He destroyed many Buddhist Stupas of Bengal, He cut the Mahabodhi tree of Bodh Gaya where the Buddha found enlightenment.
Sashanka belonged to Gauda empire. He ruled in the Bengal region. He was also known as Gaudeshwar Maharajadhiraj Shashanka Deva.