7 Remarkable Facts About the Old Nalanda University

Nalanda University was established in the 5th century in Bihar, India. It was one of the first residential universities in the world.  
 

Subjects like astronomy, logic, grammar, medicine, and philosophy were taught at Nalanda University.

Nalanda University was renowned for Buddhist studies. 
 

Nalanda University boasted students from various Asian countries like China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, and Mongolia. 
 

The library in Nalanda University, known as Dharma Gunj, was renowned as one of the largest libraries of the ancient world. 
 

 It is also recognized as one of India’s ancient universities. 
 

Nalanda University was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji in the 12th century. 
 

The construction of the new Nalanda University began in 2017. PM Modi inaugurated the campus on June 19, 2024.