Nalanda University was built in ___________.
Nalanda University was built in ___________.
नालंदा विश्वविद्यालय ___________ में बनाया गया था।
Detailed Solution & Logic
Magadha / मगध
📘 Explanation / व्याख्या:
Nalanda University was an ancient center of learning built in the Magadha region of present-day Bihar during the 5th century CE.
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It was established during the Gupta period, primarily under Kumaragupta I.
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Nalanda became a major hub for Buddhist studies, as well as subjects like logic, grammar, medicine, mathematics, and philosophy.
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Students and scholars from India, China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, and Central Asia visited Nalanda to study.
नालंदा विश्वविद्यालय प्राचीन शिक्षा का एक केंद्र था, जिसे मगध क्षेत्र (आज का बिहार) में 5वीं शताब्दी ईस्वी में बनाया गया था।
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इसे गुप्त काल में मुख्यतः कुमारगुप्त प्रथम के शासनकाल में स्थापित किया गया।
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नालंदा बौद्ध अध्ययन के साथ-साथ तर्कशास्त्र, व्याकरण, चिकित्सा, गणित और दर्शन का प्रमुख केंद्र था।
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चीन, कोरिया, जापान, तिब्बत और मध्य एशिया के विद्वान और छात्र यहाँ अध्ययन करने आते थे।
🌟 Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त तथ्य:
1️⃣ Structure of Nalanda
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It had 8 separate compounds with stupas, temples, classrooms, and hostels.
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Library was called Dharmaganja and contained hundreds of thousands of manuscripts.
2️⃣ Decline of Nalanda
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Nalanda was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji in 1193 CE.
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Its destruction led to the loss of many ancient manuscripts.
3️⃣ Modern Revival
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Nalanda University (modern) was re-established in 2010 near Rajgir, Bihar, as an international university to revive ancient traditions.
4️⃣ Memorization Tip 🧠
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Nalanda = Magadha → Bihar → Think “Buddhist University in ancient Bihar”
❌ Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
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Kuru → Ancient kingdom in northern India (Haryana region)
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Matsya → Modern Rajasthan
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Vatsa → Region near Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
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