Nalanda Ka Khandahar: Echoes Of An Ancient Seat Of Learning

Nalanda Ka Khandahar: Echoes Of An Ancient Seat Of Learning

Nalanda, one of the world’s oldest centers of higher learning, stands today in majestic ruins—its silent courtyards and crumbling monasteries whispering tales of India’s ancient intellectual glory. It is located about 90 km southeast of Patna, Bihar. A Glorious Past Although Nalanda’s roots trace back to the time of the Buddha, the renowned Nalanda University was formally established in the 5th century CE during the Gupta period. For nearly 700 …