Question 1CommentGS1GS1
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 a educational hub emerged during Gupta period in 4th-5th century.
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Main Body
Nalanda as centre of learning:
1Philosophic teachings of Mahayana and Tantric Buddhism were given.
2Teachings of natural sciences like physics and chemistry studying atomic theory.
3Mathematical teachings of algebra, trigonometry.
4Astronomical teachings regarding position of planets, eclipses.
5Linguistic teachings on sanskrit, Prakrit and pali languages.
Nalanda as hub of scholars across Asia:
1Chinese Traveller Fa Hien visited Nalanda during Chandragupta II times taking Buddhist manuscripts with him.
2Chinese Hiuen Tsang visited during Harsha's period in 6-7th century.
3Scholars like I Tsung visited and completed his education in Nalanda.
4Scholars from West Asia like Al Biruni stayed at Nalanda.
5Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic scholars from subcontinent enriched their knowledge in Nalanda.
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Conclusion
Nalanda's legacy of rationalise, integration of science and arts and hands on learning is being revived through New education policy 2020.
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- Good use of headings
- Chronological framing with Gupta period
Topper
Animesh Jain
AIR 63
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Culture
Dynastic Art
Nalanda University
Writing Stats
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