Nalanda University

• The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.
• Nalanda, an ancient university located in the state of Bihar, India, was a famous learning center once thought to exist during the lifetime of the Buddha in the 5th century bc.
• Scholars now believe the learning center came into being in the 5th century ad. At its height during the 7th century, it was host to 2000 teachers and 10,000 students.