Question 1CommentGS1GS1
नालंदा ने केवल विद्या या एक शिक्षा का, बल्कि मध्य एशिया के विद्यार्थियों के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण केंद्र था। नालंदा को समझाइए। / Nalanda was not only a center of learning, but also a hub for scholars from across Asia. Comment. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Nalanda as an educational hub emerged during Gupta period in 4th-5th century.
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Main Body
Nalanda as an educational hub emerged during Gupta period in 4th-5th century.
Nalanda as centre of learning:
1philosophic teachings of Mahayana and Tantric Buddhism were given.
2teaching of natural science like physics and chemistry & study of natural theory
3Mathematical teaching of algebra, trigonometry
4Astronomical teaching regarding position of planets, eclipses
5Linguistic teaching on Sanskrit, Prakrit and pali language.
Nalanda as hub of scholars across Asia:
1Chinese traveller Fa Hien visited Nalanda during Chandragupta II time taking Buddhist manuscripts with him.
2Chinese Hisun Tsang visited during Harsha's period in 6-7th century.
3scholars like I-Tsang visited and completed his education in Nalanda.
4scholars from West like Al Biruni stayed at Nalanda.
5Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic scholars from subsequent centuries enriched their knowledge in Nalanda;
Nalanda's legacy of nationalism, integration of science and arts and focus on learning is being revived through New Education Policy 2020.
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Conclusion
Nalanda's legacy of nationalism, integration of science and arts and focus on learning is being revived through New Education Policy 2020.
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- Clear structure with bullet points
- Covers multiple dimensions of learning - philosophy, science, mathematics, astronomy, linguistics
- Historically accurate reference to Gupta period
Topper
Animesh Jain
AIR 63
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Culture
Architecture
Nalanda University
Writing Stats
187
Total words
13
Paragraphs
Formal, bullet-point format
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