Why did Dharmapala found Vikramshila despite Nalanda's existence?

It was established to revitalize Buddhist scholarship and provide a more focused center for Tantric (Vajrayana) Buddhism.

Pala Dynasty Patronage

UPSC Archival Analysis

Dharmapala, the Pala King of Bengal, founded Vikramshila University in the late 8th century as a center for Buddhist learning.

Exam Year

2011

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2011_163 Ref: Standard Educational Reference