Question
Download Solution PDFThe Universities centered on the viharas during the Ancient India Period were situated at
(A) Navadeep
(B) Nalanda
(C) Valabhi
(D) Jagaddala
(E) Kanchi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- Among the most notable universities that evolved during this period were situated at Takshashila, Nalanda, Valabhi, Vikramshila, Odantapuri, and Jagaddala.
- These universities developed in connection with the viharas.
- Benaras, Navadeep, and Kanchi developed in connection with temples.
- In ancient India, students went to viharas and universities for higher knowledge.
- Vihars are also known as monasteries, the places were set up for Buddhist monks and nuns to meditate, debate and discuss with the learned for their quest for knowledge during this period.
- Around these viharas, other educational centers of higher learning developed, which attracted students from China, Korea, Tibet, Burma, Ceylon, Java, Nepal, and other distant countries.
Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.
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