Nalanda Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Nalanda district, Bihar, India
About Nalanda
Nalanda was aBuddhistuniversity established in about 450CE, and was the longest running university in Indian history. At its zenith it accommodated over 10,000 students and over 2,000 faculty. However, it was destroyed by Turkish Muslim invaders in 1193, when the students and teachers were massacred and the massive university library was burnt down, and all that remains are extensive ruins that are spread over an area of 14 hectares.
Top Attractions in Nalanda
Explore the best things to see and do in Nalanda:
- ★Excavated remains of Mahavihara
- ★Nalanda Archaeological Museum
- ★Xuanzang Memorial
Nalanda Travel Guide Sections
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