The 'Vikramshila' university was located in present-day: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Vikramshila' university was located in present-day:

A. Bihar

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Bengal

D. Odisha

Answer: Option A

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Vikramshila is in Bhagalpur district of Bihar.

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