Dharmapala proved to be a great patron of Buddhism.

• He founded the Vikaramasila monastery in Bhagalpur district in Bihar, which developed into a great centre of Buddhist learning and culture.
• He built a grand vihara at Somapura in modern Paharapura (presentday Bangladesh).
• Dharmapala also built a monastery at Odantapuri in Bihar.
• He patronised Harisbhadra, a Buddhist writer.

Source: Tamil Nadu state board.