Nalanda Mahavihara : The oldest traditional university in India
The oldest traditional university 1 / Introduction : Massive monasteries or educational institutions such as Takshashila, Vikramshila, etc. played an important role in the development of Vedic education in ancient India. Historians also identify these institutions as the ancient universities of India.Similarly, there was one of the most traditional educational institutions in ancient India, where the Chinese tourist Hiuen Tsang not only studied but also taught later.That renowned educational institution is the 'Nalanda Maha Vihara' (in Buddhist texts it is called the Revered Buddhist Vihara). Nalanda Maha Vihara was an important institution of higher learning in India from the 5th century AD to about 1200 AD. It is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2 / Location : Nalanda was a famous Buddhist monastery locate...