Why did Dharmapala establish Vikramshila when Nalanda already existed?

It was established due to a perceived decline in the quality of education at Nalanda, aiming to create a more rigorous center for Buddhist scholarship.

Ancient and Early Medieval Education

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2011

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ID: ART_MIS_2011_81 Ref: A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India by Upinder Singh

Which ruler of Bengal founded the ancient University called 'Vikramshila'?

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Dharmapala, a ruler of the Pala dynasty, founded Vikramshila University in Bihar. It served as a major center for Buddhist learning until its destruction in 1203 CE.