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.
Introduction
Nalanda University was established by Kumaragupta during the 5th CE, re-inaugurated by the honourable PM.
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Main Body
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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Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
AIR 55
Subject & Paper
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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