Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

During the rule of which dynasty were Nalanda and Vikramashila universities founded?

Options:

The Palas

The Senas

The Pratihara

The Rashtrakutas

Correct Answer:

The Palas

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- The Palas

Nalanda and Vikramashila universities were founded during the rule of the Pala dynasty. The Pala dynasty ruled over eastern India from the 8th to the 12th centuries. The Palas were great patrons of learning and culture, and they established Nalanda and Vikramashila as two of the most important centers of Buddhist learning in the world.