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The ancient site of Nalanda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [31] In 2010, the Government of India passed a resolution to revive the ancient university, and a contemporary institute, Nālandā University, was established at Rajgir. [32] It has been listed as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. [33]
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 ...
Valabhi University was an important learning center of Buddhist learning and championed the cause of Hinayana Buddhism between 600 CE and 1400 CE. Valabhi was the capital of the Maitraka empire during the period 480-775 CE. It was an important port for international trade located in Saurashtra, present-day it is called Valabhi located in ...
The Taksashila University was a renowned centre of learning in ancient times, where scholars from all over the world came to seek higher education. Pāṇini, the Indian genius of grammar and Kautiliya are the world-renowned products of Taxila University.
Monarchy in ancient India was ruled by a King who functioned as its protector, a role which involved both secular and religious power. The meaning and significance of kingship changed dramatically between the Vedic and Later Vedic period, and underwent further development under the times of the Jain and Buddhist rulers.
Vaishali, Vesali or Vaiśālī was a city in present-day Bihar, India, and is now an archaeological site.It is a part of the Tirhut Division. [1]It was the capital city of the Vajjika League of Vrijji mahajanapada, considered one of the first examples of a republic around the 6th century BCE.
Education in the Indian subcontinent began with the teaching of traditional elements including Indian religions, Indian mathematics, and Indian logic.Education took place at early Hindu and Buddhist centers of learning such as ancient Takshashila (in modern-day Pakistan), Nalanda (in India), Mithila (in India and Nepal), Vikramshila, Telhara and Shaunaka Mahashala in the Naimisharanya forest.
Ancient India is the Indian subcontinent from prehistoric times to the start of Medieval India, which is typically dated (when the term is still used) to the end of the Gupta Empire around 500 CE. [1] Depending on context, the term Ancient India might cover the modern-day countries of Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka ...