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Animesh JainAIR 63

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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)

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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

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Topic

Indian Culture

Architecture

Nalanda University

Writing Stats

187

Total words

13

Paragraphs

Formal, bullet-point format

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