Question

The Nalanda University was founded by _____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Nalanda University was founded by Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha

Answer 2

Explanation:

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Nalanda (Sanskrit: नालंंदा ISO: Nālandā, pronounced was an ancient Mahavihara, a revered Buddhist monastery which also served as a renowned centre of learning, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in India.The university of Nalanda obtained significant fame, prestige and relevance during ancient times, and rose to legendary status due to its contribution to the emergence of India as a great power around the fourth century. The site is located about 95 kilometres (59 mi) southeast of Patna near the city of Bihar Sharif, and was one of the greatest centres of learning in the world from the fifth century CE to c. 1200 CE. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location

Nalanda district, Bihar, India

Region

Magadha

Coordinates

25°08′12″N 85°26′38″E

Type

Centre of learning, ancient university

Length

240 m (800 ft)

Width

490 m (1,600 ft)

Area

12 ha (30 acres)

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀HISTORY

Builder

King Kumaragupta I

Founded

5th century

Abandoned

13th century

Cultures

Buddhism

Events

Ransacked by Bakhtiyar Khalji in c. 1200 CE.

Archaeologists

David B. Spooner, Hiranand Sastri, Palak shahJ.A. Page, M. Kuraishi, G.C. Chandra, N. Nazim, Amalananda Ghosh

Official name

Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda, Bihar