The ancient 'Vikramashila University' ruins, a major center of Vajrayana Buddhist learning, are situated in which district of Bihar? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The ancient 'Vikramashila University' ruins, a major center of Vajrayana Buddhist learning, are situated in which district of Bihar?

A. Nalanda

B. Bhagalpur

C. Munger

D. Patna

Answer: Option B

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Vikramashila University was established by King Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty, and its excavated remains are situated in Kahalgaon in the Bhagalpur district.

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