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Dec 19, 2011 · Profile. Indian firmament has remained bright with luminaries since the earliest times of the Vedic seers and sages; and once the “light of Asia” dawned, destiny scribed Nalanda to foster the rekindled land of enlightenment. No wonder, ‘lustre’ is a characteristic of the soil of Bihar.
Nālandā University is a central 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 of the Government of India, [3] and the successor of the famed Nalanda monastery.
Nalanda University (also known as Nalanda International University) is an international and research-intensive university located in the historical city of Rajgir in Bihar, India. It was established by an Act of Parliament to emulate the famous ancient university of Nalanda, which functioned between the 5th and 13th centuries.
Feb 22, 2023 · Founded in 427 CE, Nalanda is considered the world's first residential university, a sort of medieval Ivy League institution home to nine million books that attracted 10,000 students...
Now recognised by the UNESCO as the Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University), it was a great centre of learning from the seventh century BCE to c. 1200 CE. Let’s have a look at its history, administration and ruins.
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.
Sep 16, 2020 · Nalanda University boasted a campus with 9 million books and architecture so vast, it took 3 months to burn down completely. Read about the world’s oldest, cultural, and international university.
Jun 19, 2024 · Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Nalanda University Campus in Rajgir, Bihar, on June 19. This University is built near the ancient center of knowledge, Nalanda Mahavihara, which has a rich history of centuries of learning. The Prime Minister asserted that he wanted India to re-emerge as the world's most prominent knowledge center with an advanced and research-oriented higher education system.
Jun 19, 2024 · Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Nalanda University's new campus in Rajgir, Bihar, revitalizing its global academic heritage with a focus on sustainability. The institution now offers diverse programs across seven schools, including Buddhist Studies and International Relations. With international collaborations and state-of-the-art facilities, Nalanda University aims to uphold excellence in education, welcoming students through a competitive admissions process.
Jun 19, 2024 · Nalanda University, re-established through the Nalanda University Act in 2010, began its academic operations in 2014. The new campus marks a significant milestone in reviving the legacy of the ...
