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Ritika ChitlangiaAIR 55

Question Q.1Elucidate with special references to foreign travellers' accountsGS1GS1

"Nalanda is a symbol of India's academic heritage and vibrant cultural exchange". Elucidate with special references to foreign travellers' accounts.

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Introduction

Nalanda University was established by Kumaragupta during the 5th CE, re-inaugurated by the honourable PM.

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Nalanda University

(A) Academic Heritage

1Chinese Pavelier Huen Tsang visited Nalanda and elaborated on the diverse subjects => Buddhism, mathematics, yoga etc.
2I-Tsing elaborated on the holistic evaluation method used => moral and ethical conscience of students.
3Vibrant cultural exchange
1Amalgamation of foreign and Indian culture => Persian and I-Tsing spread the ideas of Nalanda in ivina => birth of Chinese Buddhism.
2Reflection of royal patronage Eg: Greek writers were sponsored by Gupta dynasty.
3Rich accounts about the Indian culture Eg: Abdu Razaq (Persian writer) wrote about the vangcht [illegible] culture at Nalanda.

Therefore, Nalanda University's rich cultural legacy will serve as an intricate heritage of India in 21st century.

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Ritika Chitlangia

AIR 55

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GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Pre Vedic

Nalanda University - Academic Heritage

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