Nalanda University revived version of ancient Nalanda University located at Rajgir in Nalanda District in Bihar.
It is a non-state, non-profit, secular and self-governing international institution. Its idea was mooted by former President APJ Andul Kalam in 2006.
It was established through Nalanda University Act, 2010.
It is mandated to be engaged in the pursuit of intellectual, philosophical, historical and spiritual studies
Note: The ancient Nalanda University was established in 427 AD during the reign of Gupta king Sakraditya. It was one of India’s earliest university. At its peak, it had attracted scholars and students from near and far with some travelling all the way from Tibet, China, Korea, and Central Asia
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