Nalanda was not only a center of learning, but also a hub for scholars from across Asia. Comment. (Answer in 150 words)

The Nalanda Mahavihara (University) was an acclaimed Indian University in the ancient age.

It was a center of learning

① Included study of theology in Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism

② Study of science was wide spread in fields such as:

③ In the Gupta age the university was sponsored by the state for research in medicine

It also attracted the best minds from Asia

① Buddhist scholar Huen-Tsang visited the university to gain and teach Buddhist principles

② Scientific and mathematical scholars like Bhaskvacharya frequently disseminated their work

③ Students would enroll from all over the Indian subcontinent and abroad (crossed)

It was due to the paramount importance of Nalanda University that led to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.