Question Q.1GS1GS1
Nalanda is a symbol of India's academic heritage and vibrant cultural exchange. Elucidate with special references to foreign travellers' accounts.
Main Body
Nalanda University, situated in modern day Bihar was the focal point of education in ancient times.
Symbol of India's cultural heritage and vibrant cultural exchange
1Foreign travellers like Fa-Hien, Huen Tsang and Xiang stayed and studied in Nalanda vihara (mentioned in 'Sri-yu-ki')
Scholars from different parts of the world used to come to study in Nalanda.
2Was a centre of excellence Aryabhata, Varahamihira studied at Nalanda university.
3Medical pioneer like Charaka and Sushruta studied and taught at Nalanda Vihara.
4It was renovated by Kumar Pala in Medieval times.
5It propagated Buddhism to Tibet, SE Asia.
6It kept alive traditional Sanskrit education & Vedic thought.
Nalanda university was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji, but was recently renovated and restarted by Indian government as a symbol of India's rich heritage and culture.
136 words8 paragraphs1 bullet points
- Comprehensive coverage of Nalanda's role in ancient education
- Integration of foreign travellers' accounts
- Connects heritage preservation to modern government initiatives
Topper
Abhishek Sharma
AIR 382024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Architecture
Nalanda University
Writing Stats
136
Total words
8
Paragraphs
1
Bullets
Formal academic
Tone