Reviving an Ancient Legacy Recently, the new campus of Nalanda University was formally inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India. Located in Rajgir, Bihar, this sprawling campus covers 455 acres and is just 12 km away from the ruins of the ancient Buddhist monastery of the same name. History and Revival of Nalanda University Historical Background : Nalanda University was founded by Gupta Emperor Kumaragupta (Shakraditya) in 427 CE in modern Bihar. It flourished for 600 years until the 12th century, reaching its peak during the reign of Harshavardhana and the Pala monarchs. Chinese scholar Xuan Zang (Hiuen Tsang) studied here for about 5 years in the 7th century and took many scriptures back to China. Another Chinese pilgrim, I-Tsing, visited Nalanda in 670 AD and noted that it housed 2,000 students supported by funds from 200 villages. Students came from China, Mongolia, Tibet, Korea, and other Asian countries. Spiritual figures like Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira med...
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