Explore the captivating tale of Nalanda University, an ancient bastion of knowledge that once illuminated the heart of India's intellectual heritage. In this video, we journey back to 413 AD, during the Gupta dynasty's reign, when Nalanda University was born amidst the scenic landscapes of Rajgir, Bihar.
Learn how Nalanda University thrived as a global center of wisdom, attracting scholars and students from distant lands like Tibet, China, Greece, and Persia. Uncover recent archaeological discoveries that push its origins even further back in history, beyond 1200 BCE.
Discover the role of the benevolent Guptas in nurturing this institution of higher learning, and explore intriguing evidence of contributions from foreign monarchs in constructing its remarkable structures.
Walk through the hallowed halls of Nalanda, which encompassed temples, classrooms, meditation chambers, monasteries, and dormitories sprawled across meticulously planned compounds. Delve into the innovation of dormitories, accommodating thousands of students and professors, a concept ahead of its time.
Witness the monumental nine-story library that housed millions of manuscripts, kindling the flames of knowledge in scholars' hearts. Learn how Nalanda's curriculum covered a wide array of subjects, from Mahayana Buddhism to Sanskrit Grammar, Medicine, and more.
However, tragedy struck in 1193 AD when Turkish Muslim invaders, led by Bakhtiyar Khilji, breached Nalanda's walls. The library, holding over nine million manuscripts, was reduced to ashes in a devastating inferno that raged for months.
Unearth the hidden layers of religious syncretism within Nalanda's walls, where traces of Hindu deities and diverse beliefs have been discovered. Discover how the spirit of Nalanda endured, despite the destruction, and continued to influence scholars and students.
Join us as we explore the profound impact of Nalanda's fall on Indian scientific thought and the loss of centuries of wisdom. Learn how this ancient institution's destruction forever altered the course of Indian history.
This video is a poignant reminder of the invaluable knowledge that was lost with Nalanda's demise. Join us in retracing our roots and understanding the depth of darkness cast by its fall. The legacy of Nalanda lives on in the embers of wisdom that continue to smolder in the soil.
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3 окт 2024
