Studies in History and Archaeology of Vikramasila Mahavihara: The Last Beacon of Buddhist Philosophy
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1st. ed.
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9380550715, 9789380550718
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264p.,
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The volume is an humble attempt towards understanding Vikramasila Mahavihara 'the last beacon of Buddhist philosophy'. Founded by Pala King Dharmapala (c. 783-820 CE) the Mahavihara is yet to get its due place in the dominant historiographical writings on the early medieval Indian history. Overshadowed by the glory of Nalanda it gained prominence during the early medieval period when the old prestige of the Nalanda gradually devolved on it. In Tibetan legends it ...
