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Under which of the following Pala king's patronage the Vikramshila university in 8th century India was founded?

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Dharmapala

The Vikramshila University, one of the most renowned centers of learning in 8th-century India, was established under the patronage of the Pala king Dharmapala (r. 783–820 CE).

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