Facts You Must Know About Nalanda University

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Reopened After 800 Years

One of the only universities that was closed for 800 years after its destruction by Bakhtiyar Khilji in 1193, it was reopened after the efforts made by APJ Abdul Kalam.

Famous Scholars

The university has imparted education to many students including Harshvardhan Suvishnu and many more.

Destruction Opposed By Minhaj

The destruction of the university was officially witnessed by Minhaj-e-Siraj who was also one of the scholars at the university of that time.

Attacked Three Times

The university was attacked in three different historical events, during these attacks, the university also lost a great resource of knowledge in Ayurveda and Buddhism.

Vastness and Strength

The library and campus of the university are already known for their vastness, in the past the invaders had to spend months burning some part of its library.

Students Travel From China

University has spent its time collecting information since ancient times from Chinese travellers and pilgrims. It has a campus that houses meditation centres, temples and top-rated libraries.

Standalone and International Standards

It maintains the international standard as the University and houses over 2700 faculty members from different parts of the world.

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