Vikramshila University was established by King Dharampal of Bengal (783 to 820 AD). At that point of time, the charm of the Nalanda University, another ancient Buddhist educational institution, was reportedly waning.
The affairs of Vikramshila University was looked after a President, and one such President, Dipankar Acharya Ateesh, was famous in the-then Buddhist world for his knowledge in the field of Buddhist Philosophy.
Remains of the ancient Vikramshila University have been excavated at village Antichak in the Bhagalpur district, Bihar state, India. This discovery requires further excavation and care.
External Link
Bihar Government Tourism Department
Vikramshila page Bhagalpuronline