Consider the following statements with refrence to the Nalanda University 1 It is widely considered ...........

Ancient and Medival History Religion and Philosopjhy

Consider the following statements with refrence to the Nalanda University:

1. It is widely considered to be the greatest and most glorious of all ancient monasteries and the world's first residential institution.

2. It was a large Buddhist monastery in the ancient kingdom of Magadha in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

Nalanda University (also known as Nalanda International University) is an international and research-intensive university located in the historical city of Rajgir, near Nalanda, India, which was established by an Act of Parliament to emulate the famous Nalanda of ancient India. The original university, widely considered to be the greatest and most glorious of all ancient monasteries and the world's first residential institution, functioned for over 800 years, starting from around 400 AD. Nalanda University at its peak housed 10,000 students from all across Asia. Some famous personalities associated with the original illustrious university include Lord Buddha, who had preached at Rajgir centuries earlier, the great Indian mathematician Aryabhata, the celebrated Indian Emperor Harshavardhana, and the legendary Buddhist master Atisa. The university has been designated as an "international institute of national importance" by the Parliament of India.