INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the oldest seat of learning?
A
Nalanda
B
Vikramshila
C
Taxila
D
Ujjain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nalanda is the oldest seat of learning, this university was established in the 5th century AD. It is situated in the province of Bihar at a distance of 40 miles southwest of modern Patna and seven miles north of Rajgriha, Nalanda was the famous educational and cultural center of northern India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Towards the Southeast of Patna, the Capital City of Bihar State in India, is a village called the ‘Bada Gaon’, in the vicinity of which, are the world famous ruins of Nalanda University. Founded in the 5th Century A.D., Nalanda is known as the ancient seat of learning.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nalanda is an ancient center of higher learning in Bihar, India from 427 to 1197. Nalanda was established in the 5th century AD in Bihar, India. Founded in 427 in northeastern India, not far from what is today the southern border of Nepal, it survived until 1197.

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