The ancient 'Vikramashila University' was destroyed around 1193 CE by the military forces of which invader? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The ancient 'Vikramashila University' was destroyed around 1193 CE by the military forces of which invader?

A. Mahmud of Ghazni

B. Muhammad Ghori

C. Bakhtiyar Khalji

D. Timur

Answer: Option C

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Ikhtiyar uddin Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji's forces attacked and destroyed both Nalanda and Vikramashila universities during his conquest of Bihar.

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