Which dynasty was the primary patron of Vikramshila and Uddantapur?

The Pala dynasty of Bengal and Bihar founded and supported these universities as major centers of Buddhist scholarship.

Education in Medieval India

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which one of the following places was not the centre of learning during early medieval period?

Taxila was not a center of learning in the early medieval period, as it had been destroyed centuries earlier. Nalanda and Vikramshila were the primary hubs during this era.

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2016_148 Ref: Standard Educational Reference