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NAGARJUNKONDA UNIVERSITY – The richest Vihara of Buddhism

Vijayapura, this city was the main Buddhist center of South India for almost 5 centuries, which was important for monks and educationists. In earlier times, students from China, Kashmir, Gandhara, and Sri Lanka used to come here to get an education. Medicine, science, philosophy, mineralogy, and Buddhist education were given here. It was considered the richest vihara of Buddhism. Read More

Ancient history

MITHILA – The University of Jurisprudence and Logical Science

Mithila University was built by King Janak, which was known for jurisprudence and logical science. In this university, jurisprudence was established by Akshpad Gautam. It was considered an important place for learning from the 12th to the 15th century. This school was formed in the court of King Janak, where he built a seat of learning and then changed that seat and which took the form of Mithila University. Read More

Ancient history

TAXILA -‘City of Cut Stones’

The cultural name of Taxila is 'City of Cut Stones'. If we talk about the time of Ramayana, then this city was founded in the name of Taksha, the son of Bharata, the son of King Dasharatha. Taxila was famous for its university, here especially subjects like science, medicine, art, religion, astrology, archery, etc were taught.Read More