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}}'''Nalanda University''' is an ancient center of higher learning located 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. | ||
== 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 | 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | ||
* | * Vikramashila | ||
* | * University Grants Commission (India) | ||
* | * Buddhism in India | ||
* | * Education in Ancient India | ||
== References == | == References == | ||