Nalanda University was a pioneering centre of education that transcended geographical boundaries and fostered a global exchange of knowledge and culture. Throw light on the observations of foreign travellers regarding Nalanda. Elaborate.
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Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. Nalanda University was a pioneering centre of education that transcended geographical boundaries and fostered a global exchange of knowledge and culture. Throw light on the observations of foreign travellers regarding Nalanda. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question: Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the campus of Nalanda University. The extant University is only a decade old. But roughly 12 km away lie the ruins of the eponymous Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world. Key Demand of the question: To write about issues in Indo-Bangladesh relation and ways to overcome them. Directive word: Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Start by giving context of Nalanda University and its origins. Body: First, write in detail the significance of Nalanda – one of the world’s first residential universities and a significant centre for learning. It offered a wide range of subjects, had an extensive library, and used innovative teaching methods, attracting students from across Asia. Write about notable scholars associated with it Next, write about the observations of foreign travellers regarding it – Foreign travellers like Xuanzang and Yijing visited Nalanda and provided detailed accounts of its grandeur, academic rigor, and diverse student body etc. Conclusion: Conclude by summarising its legacy.
Why the question:
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the campus of Nalanda University. The extant University is only a decade old. But roughly 12 km away lie the ruins of the eponymous Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about issues in Indo-Bangladesh relation and ways to overcome them.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context of Nalanda University and its origins.
First, write in detail the significance of Nalanda – one of the world’s first residential universities and a significant centre for learning. It offered a wide range of subjects, had an extensive library, and used innovative teaching methods, attracting students from across Asia. Write about notable scholars associated with it
Next, write about the observations of foreign travellers regarding it – Foreign travellers like Xuanzang and Yijing visited Nalanda and provided detailed accounts of its grandeur, academic rigor, and diverse student body etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising its legacy.