What is the importance of Kanchi in context of Ancient India 1 Ghatika at Kanchi was an ancient cent...........

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What is the importance of Kanchi in context of Ancient India?

1. Ghatika at Kanchi was an ancient centre of leaning attracting students from India and abroad.

2. Founder of the Kadamba dynasty, Mayurasarman, studied Vedas at Kanchi.

3. Dharmapala, who later became the Head of the Ancient Nalanda University, belonged to Kanchi.

4. It was known as the religious capital of the Southern India.

5. Kanchi hosts Kailasanatha which is one of the largest and most ornate ancient temples in the whole of India.

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Once a capital of the Pallava dynasty, Kanchipuram was also a noted centre of learning for Tamil and Sanskrit scholars. Dinganaga, a Buddhist writer came to study at Kanchi.It hosts many temples dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.Kanchi was also the home of the famous 6th century CE poet Bharavi who wrote the Kiratarjuniya and the famous 11th to 12th century CE Hindu philosopher Ramanuja.Still today an important religious centre, the site has over hundred temples and is also noted for its production of fine silk saris.