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  2. Ancient institutions of learning in the Indian subcontinent

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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 ...

  3. Ancient higher-learning institutions - Wikipedia

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    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.

  4. Category : Ancient universities of the Indian subcontinent

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    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.

  5. Nalanda mahavihara - Wikipedia

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    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]

  6. History of education in the Indian subcontinent - Wikipedia

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    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.

  7. Nalanda University - Wikipedia

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    Nālandā University (NU; ISO: Nālandā Vishwavidyalaya) is a premier research university located in the ancient city of Rajgir in the state of Bihar, India.Designated as an Institute of National Importance (INI) and excellence, it is the flagship project of the Ministry of External Affairs (India) [8] and the direct successor of the Nalanda monastery of medieval Magadha.

  8. List of Sanskrit universities in India - Wikipedia

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    The Sanskrit Universities are specialized universities that aim to promote and spread sanskrit education, shastraic education and related research.. The following is a list of at least 18 Sanskrit universities in India (3 central, 1 deemed and 14 state universities) which are only focused on Sanskrit revival and Sanskrit studies along with related disciplines like Ayurveda.

  9. Higher education in India - Wikipedia

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    India is believed to have had a system of higher education as early as 1000 B.C. [12] Unlike present day universities, these ancient learning centers were primarily concerned with dispersing Vedic education. [13] The modern Indian education system finds its roots in colonial legacy. [14]