Question

8. Write a brief note on Nalanda, the famous centre for learning in those days.​

Answer 1

Nalanda- 95 kms south of Patna is famous for ruins for Nalanda Mahavihar. It was the second oldest university in Indian continent after Takshila. It existed between 5th to 12th century. It was destroyed by a Muslim invader Bakhtiyar Khilji and his army in 1203 AD.

Answer 2

Answer:

Nalanda in Bihar was the most famous Buddhist monastery of its period. It was a unique centre of Buddhist learning. Chinese pilgrims like Xuan Zang visited the Indian subcontinent and spent time studying in the Nalanda university.