art_culture medium True/False

The ancient university of Nalanda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, flourished from 5th to 12th century CE as a center of Buddhist learning.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Nalanda University (Bihar, 5th-12th century CE) was a premier Buddhist monastic university attracting scholars from across Asia. Excavations reveal monasteries, temples, and libraries. Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.

Topic Archaeological Sites - Buddhist Universities
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway