History of Nalanda
‘Land of Monks’, ‘Ancient seat of Learning’, ‘Land of Knowledge, Peace and Culture’ are some of the sobriquets Nalanda has earned over the years. It is known to be a mixture of India’s rich culture and tradition that has earned accolades worldwide. The very fact that it was and is still considered a hot spot of Buddhist learning coupled with the fact that it had once housed the renowned and most ancient university in the world makes it a favorite among the historians, pilgrims, research scholars as well as the common people who wish to explore the alleys of India’s glorious past. The city was set up in the 5th century and blossomed under the patronage of many great rulers.Origin of the name ‘Nalanda’

Fascinating History of Nalanda University

Famous historic personalities associated with Nalanda
Nalanda enjoyed royal patronage under various dynasties including The Guptas and Palas. The famous Chinese pilgrims Hieun Tsang and Fi Hien spend time studying at the university.Hieun Tsang had been a teacher too, in this university and received the Indian title ‘Mokshadeva’. He stayed at this place for more than twelve years and wrote in detail about this university. Another revered scholar of Nalanda is Nagarjuna, a Mahayana Buddhist philosopher, who studied in the Nalanda University and came to be known as the ‘Abbot of Nalanda’.Thus Nalanda is a rare treasure-trove where even the stones have their own story to narrate. One has to visit this place at least once to experience the divinity and religious exquisiteness of India’s rich and varied culture.
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