Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> With reference to the Pala dynasty, consider the following statements:
1. Nalanda university was revived by Dharmapala
2. Vikramshila university was established during this empire.
3. Buddhist architecture was vastly developed by its rulers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 & 2
• C. 2 & 3
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Dharmapala was a great patron of Buddhism. He revived the Nalanda university and founded the Vikramshila university which later evolved into a great learning center of Buddhism. Buddhism was also revived by the Palas. Buddhist architecture was vastly developed by them like monastery of Odantapuri by Gopala, Somapuri monastery and Vikramshila university by Dharmapala and Devapala was also a great patron of Buddhism.