Archaeological Sites in India: Nalanda

Feb 13, 2013, 16:18 IST

Nalanda was an ancient center of higher learning in Bihar, India.  

 

Name:  Nalanda

Located: The site is located about 88 kilometers south east of Patna, and was a religious center of learning from the fifth century CE to 1197 CE.

State: Bihar

District: Nalanda

Ruins: A number of ruined structures survive. Nearby is the Surya Mandir, a Hindu temple.

Lok Sabha constituency: Nalanda

Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nalanda

Famous for:  Ancient center of higher learning 

Name:  Nalanda

Located: The site is located about 88 kilometers south east of Patna, and was a religious center of learning from the fifth century CE to 1197 CE.

State: Bihar

District: Nalanda

Ruins: A number of ruined structures survive. Nearby is the Surya Mandir, a Hindu temple.

Lok Sabha constituency: Nalanda

Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nalanda

Famous for:  Ancient center of higher learning 

 

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