Vikramshila Mahavihara was founded by the Pala king Dharmapala (c. 783 to 820 AD) as a prominent center for Buddhist learning, particularly Tantric Buddhism. It rivaled Nalanda University in importance and attracted scholars from across Asia. Its ruins have been excavated near the village of Antichak in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India.
The Vikramshila Mahavihara, the renowned educational centre of Pala period was at—
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2009 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Bahmani Kingdom)
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Answer: A. Antichak
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