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Nalanda (IAST: Nālandā, pronounced [naːlən̪d̪aː]) was a renowned Buddhist mahavihara (great monastery) in ancient and medieval Magadha (modern-day Bihar), eastern India. Widely considered to be among the greatest centers of learning in the ancient world, it was located near the city of Rajagriha (now Rajgir), roughly 90 kilometres (56 mi) southeast of Pataliputra (now Patna).Operating from 427 CE until the 13th century, Nalanda played a vital role in promoting the patronage of arts ...
Jun 25, 2024 · Nalanda, ancient university and Buddhist monastic centre southwest of Bihar Sharif in central Bihar state, northeastern India.Nalanda’s traditional history dates to the time of the Buddha (6th–5th centuries bce) and Mahavira, the founder of the Jaina religion.According to a later Tibetan source, Nagarjuna (the 2nd–3rd-century ce Buddhist philosopher) began his studies there. Extensive excavations carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India indicate, however, that the foundation ...
Jul 15, 2016 · The Nalanda Mahavihara site is in the State of Bihar, in north-eastern India. It comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It includes stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and ...
Feb 22, 2023 · More than 500 years before Oxford University was founded, India's Nalanda University was home to nine million books and attracted 10,000 students from around the world.
When was it built: 5th century CE Who built it: Originally by Emperor Kumaragupta I of Gupta Dynasty; Expansion works continued during and after Gupta period Where is it located: Nalanda district, Bihar, India Why was it built: As Mahavihara (large Buddhist monastery) Best Time to Visit: October to March Visit Timing: Daily, 9 am to 5 pm How to Reach: Nearest railhead is Rajgir (11 km) and airport is Patna (89 km)
1 day ago · History of Nalanda. Nalanda was an acclaimed Mahavihara, a large Buddhist monastery in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in India.
2 days ago · “Nalanda is not just a name, it is an identity. Nalanda is the root, it is the mantra. Nalanda is the proclamation of the truth that knowledge cannot be destroyed even though books burn in a ...
In ancient India, Nālānda (Sanskrit: meaning "giver of knowledge") was a once thriving monastic-university renowned both as a center of learning and for its large library of sacred texts. Established in 427 C.E., Nalanda flourished for seven hundred years until its destruction in 1197 C.E. at the hands of Muslim invaders. The ruins of the monastery are located about 55 miles south east of the modern Indian city of Patna (coordinates: 25.135766 N 85.444923 E).
The Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar comprises the ruins of an early Buddhist monastic and educational center. Apart from its religious buildings, the site contained 11 ‘viharas’ with a distinct, standardized architecture that were used for study and housing.
Nalanda was one of the greatest centres of education in early medieval India, and as an educational institution, its history goes back to The Buddha's lifetime.
