Nalanda was a renowned Buddhist mahavihara in medieval Magadha, eastern India. Widely considered to be among the greatest centres of learning in the ancient world and often referred to as "the world's
Ruins at Nalanda Mahavihara
Nalanda was founded by the Gupta emperors in the early 5th century and then expanded over the next 7 centuries.
Nalanda clay seal of Kumaragupta III. The inscription is in Sanskrit, late-Gupta script, the man shown has Vaishnava mark on his forehead, and seal has Garuda-vahana on upper face.
Seal of Harsha found in Nalanda
Nālandā University is a central research university located in the ancient city of Rajgir in the state of Bihar, India. Designated by the government as an Institute of National Importance and excellen
Nalanda mahavihara
…is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2010, the Government of India passed a resolution to revive the ancient university, and a contemporary institute, Nālandā University, was established at Rajgir. It has been listed as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Nalanda is about 16 kilometres (10…
Nalanda University at dusk
Ancient Nalanda University