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	}}'''Nalanda University''' is an ancient center of higher learning located in [[Rajgir]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]. Originally founded in the 5th century CE during the reign of Gupta emperor [[Kumaragupta I]], it became one of the most significant Buddhist learning centers in the world. The modern revival of the university was initiated in 2010 by the [[Government of India]] in collaboration with several East Asian countries.		}}'''Nalanda University''' is an ancient center of higher learning located in Rajgir, [[Bihar]], [[India]]. Originally founded in the 5th century CE during the reign of Gupta emperor Kumaragupta I, it became one of the most significant Buddhist learning centers in the world. The modern revival of the university was initiated in 2010 by the [[Government of India]] in collaboration with several East Asian countries.

	== History ==		== History ==
	Nalanda was established around 427 CE and remained a prominent academic hub for over 700 years. It attracted scholars from Tibet, China, Korea, and Central Asia. The library, Dharma Gunj (Mountain of Truth), was considered one of the largest in the ancient world.		Nalanda was established around 427 CE and remained a prominent academic hub for over 700 years. It attracted scholars from Tibet, China, Korea, and Central Asia. The library, Dharma Gunj (Mountain of Truth), was considered one of the largest in the ancient world.

	The university declined after repeated invasions and was eventually destroyed by [[Bakhtiyar Khilji]] in the 12th century CE. Its ruins were rediscovered in the 19th century and later declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.		The university declined after repeated invasions and was eventually destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji in the 12th century CE. Its ruins were rediscovered in the 19th century and later declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.

	== Revival ==		== Revival ==
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	== Governance ==		== Governance ==
	The university is governed by an international board of trustees. [[Prof. Arvind Panagariya]] currently serves as the Chancellor, and [[Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh]] as Acting Vice-Chancellor.		The university is governed by an international board of trustees. Prof. Arvind Panagariya currently serves as the Chancellor, and Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh as Acting Vice-Chancellor.

	== International Collaboration ==		== International Collaboration ==
	Countries like [[Japan]], [[China]], [[Singapore]], and [[Thailand]] have extended support and are part of the East Asia Summit's initiative for Nalanda’s development.		Countries like Japan, [[China]], Singapore, and Thailand have extended support and are part of the East Asia Summit's initiative for Nalanda’s development.

	== UNESCO World Heritage ==		== UNESCO World Heritage ==
	In 2016, the ruins of ancient Nalanda Mahavihara were declared a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] due to their historical, cultural, and architectural significance.		In 2016, the ruins of ancient Nalanda Mahavihara were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their historical, cultural, and architectural significance.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Takshashila]]		* Takshashila
	* [[Vikramashila]]		* Vikramashila
	* [[University Grants Commission (India)]]		* University Grants Commission (India)
	* [[Buddhism in India]]		* Buddhism in India
	* [[Education in Ancient India]]		* Education in Ancient India

	== References ==		== References ==

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	\| type = Public International University		\| type = Public International University
	\| established = Ancient (5th century CE), Revived (2010)		\| established = Ancient (5th century CE), Revived (2010)
	\| founder = [[Kumaragupta I]] (original), [[Government of India]] (modern)		\| founder = Kumaragupta I (original), [[Government of India]] (modern)
	\| chancellor = Prof. Arvind Panagariya		\| chancellor = Prof. Arvind Panagariya
	\| vice_chancellor = Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh (Acting)		\| vice_chancellor = Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh (Acting)
	\| city = [[Rajgir]]		\| city = Rajgir
	\| state = [[Bihar]]		\| state = [[Bihar]]
	\| country = [[India]]		\| country = [[India]]
	\| campus = Rural, 455 acres		\| campus = Rural, 455 acres
	\| affiliations = [[UGC]]		\| affiliations = UGC
	\| website = https://nalandauniv.edu.in		\| website = https://nalandauniv.edu.in
	}}		}}'''Nalanda University''' is an ancient center of higher learning located in [[Rajgir]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]. Originally founded in the 5th century CE during the reign of Gupta emperor [[Kumaragupta I]], it became one of the most significant Buddhist learning centers in the world. The modern revival of the university was initiated in 2010 by the [[Government of India]] in collaboration with several East Asian countries.

	'''Nalanda University''' is an ancient center of higher learning located in [[Rajgir]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]. Originally founded in the 5th century CE during the reign of Gupta emperor [[Kumaragupta I]], it became one of the most significant Buddhist learning centers in the world. The modern revival of the university was initiated in 2010 by the [[Government of India]] in collaboration with several East Asian countries.~~<ref>https://nalandauniv.edu.in/about-us/history/</ref>~~

	== History ==		== History ==
	Nalanda was established around 427 CE and remained a prominent academic hub for over 700 years. It attracted scholars from Tibet, China, Korea, and Central Asia. The library, Dharma Gunj (Mountain of Truth), was considered one of the largest in the ancient world.~~<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Nalanda</ref>~~		Nalanda was established around 427 CE and remained a prominent academic hub for over 700 years. It attracted scholars from Tibet, China, Korea, and Central Asia. The library, Dharma Gunj (Mountain of Truth), was considered one of the largest in the ancient world.

	The university declined after repeated invasions and was eventually destroyed by [[Bakhtiyar Khilji]] in the 12th century CE. Its ruins were rediscovered in the 19th century and later declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.~~<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1502/</ref>~~		The university declined after repeated invasions and was eventually destroyed by [[Bakhtiyar Khilji]] in the 12th century CE. Its ruins were rediscovered in the 19th century and later declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.

	== Revival ==		== Revival ==
	In 2006, former President Dr. [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] proposed reviving Nalanda as an international institution. In 2010, the Nalanda University Act was passed by the Parliament of India. The university became operational in 2014 with temporary facilities.~~<ref>https://nalandauniv.edu.in/about-us/revival/</ref>~~		In 2006, former President Dr. [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] proposed reviving Nalanda as an international institution. In 2010, the Nalanda University Act was passed by the Parliament of India. The university became operational in 2014 with temporary facilities.

	== Academics ==		== Academics ==
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	== Campus ==		== Campus ==
	The modern campus spans over 455 acres in Rajgir and is designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind. The architecture reflects Buddhist principles and ancient Nalanda’s layout.~~<ref>https://nalandauniv.edu.in/about-us/campus/</ref>~~		The modern campus spans over 455 acres in Rajgir and is designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind. The architecture reflects Buddhist principles and ancient Nalanda’s layout.

	== Governance ==		== Governance ==
	The university is governed by an international board of trustees. [[Prof. Arvind Panagariya]] currently serves as the Chancellor, and [[Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh]] as Acting Vice-Chancellor.~~<ref>https://nalandauniv.edu.in/about-us/governance/</ref>~~		The university is governed by an international board of trustees. [[Prof. Arvind Panagariya]] currently serves as the Chancellor, and [[Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh]] as Acting Vice-Chancellor.

	== International Collaboration ==		== International Collaboration ==
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	== UNESCO World Heritage ==		== UNESCO World Heritage ==
	In 2016, the ruins of ancient Nalanda Mahavihara were declared a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] due to their historical, cultural, and architectural significance.~~<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1502/</ref>~~		In 2016, the ruins of ancient Nalanda Mahavihara were declared a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] due to their historical, cultural, and architectural significance.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
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	\| affiliations = [[UGC]]		\| affiliations = [[UGC]]
	\| website = [https://nalandauniv.edu.in ~~Official Website]~~		\| website = https://nalandauniv.edu.in
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	\|description=Nalanda University was one of the world’s oldest and most renowned centers of learning in ancient India. It has now been revived as an international university in Rajgir, Bihar.		\|description=Nalanda University was one of the world’s oldest and most renowned centers of learning in ancient India. It has now been revived as an international university in Rajgir, Bihar.
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	\| motto = ''Neti Neti'' (Not this, Not this)		\| motto = ''Neti Neti'' (Not this, Not this)

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{{#seo:
|title=Nalanda University – Ancient and Modern Revival in Bihar, India
|description=Nalanda University was one of the world’s oldest and most renowned centers of learning in ancient India. It has now been revived as an international university in Rajgir, Bihar.
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{{Infobox university
| name = Nalanda University
| image = Nalanda_University_Ruins.jpg
| image_alt = Ruins of ancient Nalanda
| motto = ''Neti Neti'' (Not this, Not this)
| type = Public International University
| established = Ancient (5th century CE), Revived (2010)
| founder = [[Kumaragupta I]] (original), [[Government of India]] (modern)
| chancellor = Prof. Arvind Panagariya
| vice_chancellor = Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh (Acting)
| city = [[Rajgir]]
| state = [[Bihar]]
| country = [[India]]
| campus = Rural, 455 acres
| affiliations = [[UGC]]
| website = [https://nalandauniv.edu.in Official Website]
}}

'''Nalanda University''' is an ancient center of higher learning located in [[Rajgir]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]. Originally founded in the 5th century CE during the reign of Gupta emperor [[Kumaragupta I]], it became one of the most significant Buddhist learning centers in the world. The modern revival of the university was initiated in 2010 by the [[Government of India]] in collaboration with several East Asian countries.<ref>https://nalandauniv.edu.in/about-us/history/</ref>

== History ==
Nalanda was established around 427 CE and remained a prominent academic hub for over 700 years. It attracted scholars from Tibet, China, Korea, and Central Asia. The library, Dharma Gunj (Mountain of Truth), was considered one of the largest in the ancient world.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Nalanda</ref>

The university declined after repeated invasions and was eventually destroyed by [[Bakhtiyar Khilji]] in the 12th century CE. Its ruins were rediscovered in the 19th century and later declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1502/</ref>

== Revival ==
In 2006, former President Dr. [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] proposed reviving Nalanda as an international institution. In 2010, the Nalanda University Act was passed by the Parliament of India. The university became operational in 2014 with temporary facilities.<ref>https://nalandauniv.edu.in/about-us/revival/</ref>

== Academics ==
Nalanda offers postgraduate and doctoral programs in disciplines such as:
* Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religion
* Historical Studies
* Ecology and Environmental Studies
* Sustainable Development and Management
* Languages and Literature
* International Relations and Peace Studies

== Campus ==
The modern campus spans over 455 acres in Rajgir and is designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind. The architecture reflects Buddhist principles and ancient Nalanda’s layout.<ref>https://nalandauniv.edu.in/about-us/campus/</ref>

== Governance ==
The university is governed by an international board of trustees. [[Prof. Arvind Panagariya]] currently serves as the Chancellor, and [[Prof. Abhay Kumar Singh]] as Acting Vice-Chancellor.<ref>https://nalandauniv.edu.in/about-us/governance/</ref>

== International Collaboration ==
Countries like [[Japan]], [[China]], [[Singapore]], and [[Thailand]] have extended support and are part of the East Asia Summit's initiative for Nalanda’s development.

== UNESCO World Heritage ==
In 2016, the ruins of ancient Nalanda Mahavihara were declared a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] due to their historical, cultural, and architectural significance.<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1502/</ref>

== Legacy ==
Nalanda remains a symbol of India’s ancient intellectual tradition and multicultural exchange. It is often cited as one of the world’s first residential universities.

== See Also ==
* [[Takshashila]]
* [[Vikramashila]]
* [[University Grants Commission (India)]]
* [[Buddhism in India]]
* [[Education in Ancient India]]

== References ==
<references/>