The ancient site of Vikramashila Mahavihara, a premier center of Buddhist learning in early medieval India, was founded by which Pala king? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The ancient site of Vikramashila Mahavihara, a premier center of Buddhist learning in early medieval India, was founded by which Pala king?
A. Mahipala
B. Devapala
C. Dharmapala
D. Gopala
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vikramashila was established by the Pala King Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century AD in response to a perceived decline in the quality of education at Nalanda.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The unique structural monument 'Kailasanatha Temple' at Ellora belongs to which specific group of cave numbers?
A. Cave 15
B. Cave 16
C. Cave 21
D. Cave 10

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Kailashnath Temple is located in Cave 16 of the Ellora cave complex in Maharashtra, a world-famous rock-cut monolithic marvel.

Question #2
The Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) is located in which fort?
A. Amber Fort
B. Red Fort
C. Fatehpur Sikri
D. Agra Fort

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Sheesh Mahal is located within Amber Fort, Jaipur, and is famous for its intricate mirror work that sparkles with candlelight.

Question #3
Who among the following built the 'Jantar Mantar' observatories across northern India, including Delhi, Jaipur, and Varanasi?
A. Maharaja Ganga Singh
B. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
C. Raja Man Singh
D. Maharaja Jaswant Singh

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur built five astronomical observatories called 'Jantar Mantar' in New Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura.