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Bihar History
Magadha empire, Nalanda, Vikramshila and Bihar dynasties.
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Which ancient university in Bihar was established during the reign of the Gupta Empire and became one of the world's first residential universities?
Q2 · Bihar History · MEDIUM
The Magadha Empire rose to prominence under which of the following dynasties that ruled from Rajgriha (modern Rajgir)?
Q3 · Bihar History · MEDIUM
Vikramshila University, one of the two most important centres of Buddhist learning in India during the Pala period, was founded by which ruler?
Q4 · Bihar History · EASY
Which ruler of the Maurya dynasty, who was born in Pataliputra (modern Patna), is known for spreading Buddhism across Asia after the Kalinga war?
Q5 · Bihar History · EASY
The ancient Nalanda University, which flourished during the Gupta period and Pala dynasty, was destroyed in which century?