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Nalanda (Pali: नालंंदा) was an ancient Buddhist Mahavihara, a revered university which served as a renowned centre of learning, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in India. [11] The university of Nalanda obtained significant fame, prestige and relevance during ancient times, and rose to legendary status due to ...
Nalanda, ancient center of higher learning in Bihar, India [7] [8] from 427 to 1197 Nalanda was established in the fifth century CE in Bihar , India , [ 7 ] and survived until circa 1200 CE. It was devoted to Buddhist studies, but it also trained students in fine arts, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, politics and the art of war.
List of universities and educational centres which existed in Ancient India (including what is now modern-day India, Pakistan and Bangladesh). Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
The Taksashila University was a renowned centre of learning in ancient times, where scholars from all over the world came to seek higher education. Pāṇini, the Indian genius of grammar and Kautiliya are the world-renowned products of Taxila University.
Education in the Indian subcontinent began with the teaching of traditional subjects, including Indian religions, mathematics, and logic.Early Hindu and Buddhist centers of learning, such as the ancient Takshashila (in modern-day Pakistan), Nalanda (in India), Mithila (in India and Nepal), Vikramshila, Telhara, and Shaunaka Mahashala in the Naimisharanya forest, served as key sites for education.
The ancient site of Nalanda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [38] In 2010, the Government of India passed a resolution to revive the ancient university, and a contemporary institute, Nālandā University, was established at Rajgir. [39] It has been listed as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. [40]
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Yajnavalkya teaches Brahma Vidya to King Janaka in his ashram in Mithila. The Ramayana refers to the court of King Janaka in Mithila, attracting scholars and philosophers. [4] In the text Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, there is reference of the famous scholarly Yajna known as Bahudakshina Yajna, in which Brahmin scholars from different parts of the Indian subcontinent participated for Shastrartha ...