Nalanda University

About this place

Known as a great centre for learning since the ancient times, Nalanda International University is located in the Rajgir region of Bihar, close to the district of Nalanda. Known as the ancient seat of learning, the ruins of this university lead back to the times when Patna was called Patliputra, and was the capital of the Magadha kingdom. It is famous as a monastery of Mahavir, and also one of the most significant Buddhist learning centres of India. Historians have traced the ruins of the university back to the 5th century, towards the 12th century until when it was a great learning institution.