Did you know that Nalanda University was one of the world's greatest centers of learning over 1,500 years ago?
Located in present-day Bihar, India, Nalanda attracted students from China, Korea, Tibet, and Southeast Asia. Its vast library contained priceless manuscripts on mathematics, astronomy, medicine, philosophy, and Buddhism.
Around 1193 CE, invading forces led by Bakhtiyar Khilji attacked the university, destroying buildings and burning countless manuscripts. While later traditions claim the library burned for months, the exact duration remains uncertain.
Discover the incredible story of Nalanda University, one of history's greatest symbols of knowledge and learning.
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