Question

Q. With reference to king Dharmapala of the Pala Empire, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Vikramshila University was founded by Dharmapala (770-810 A.D). He was associated with Buddhism and gave many grants to the Buddhist monks.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Gopala was the first Pala king (reign 750-770 A.D). He is associated with the building of the Odantapuri Monastery in Bihar.