NAMES OF ANCIENT UNIVERSITIES OF INDIA

NAMES OF ANCIENT UNIVERSITIES OF INDIA

Nalanda University - was a famous Mahavihara located in ancient Magadha (modern Bihar) of India. It was a major center of Shiism from the 5th century AD to the 12th century AD. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was founded by the Gupta emperor Kumarakupta. It was the world's first international university and was famous for Buddhist education.

Takshila University - Takshila University was an ancient centre of education located in the Gandhara region of present-day Pakistan. It was established in 600 BC. Takshila, also known as the city of Katsina, was the oldest university in the world. Admission here was given at the age of 16.

Vikram Shila University - Vikram Shila University was an ancient Mahavihara or Buddhist monastic university located in present-day Bihar, India. Founded by King Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty in the late 8th century or early 9th century, the university had a central site and cruciform brick stupa.

Somapura University - also known as Somapura Mahavihara, was an ancient Buddhist and educational centre located in Paharpur, Bangladesh. It was founded by Dharmapala in the 8th century and flourished for about 400 years.

Kanyakubj University - also known as Kanyakubj College of Professional Studies and Management, is a higher education institution located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Vallabhi University - Vallabhi University was established in the 5th century AD by Senapati Bhattaraka, the founder of the Maitraka dynasty. Located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, the university was famous for its academic excellence and architecture, especially in the field of Buddhist education.

Jagaddala University - It was located in West Bengal and was established by Pala king Ramapala. Established in the late 11th century, this university was known for its scholarly contributions to Buddhism. It played an important role in translating texts into Vishvavikas.

Pushpagiri- Pushpagiri University was an important ancient university of India and a famous centre of Buddhist education from the 3rd to the 11th century. It was located in present-day Odisha in eastern India.

Mithila - Mithila was unique among ancient Indian universities because it was not associated with a Buddhist monastery. Starting around the 12th century, it became part of a continuous tradition of education. It was centered around the homes of great scholars.

Sharada Peeth University - It was an ancient centre of learning and a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Sharada located in the Neelam Valley of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It was a major temple university between the sixth and twelfth centuries. It was associated with the Sharada script.

Odantapuri- It was located in Bihar, it was established by King Gopal of the Pala dynasty. It existed in Bihar from the 8th to the 12th century. It was an important centre of Buddhist education and philosophy in its time.

Kanthaloorsala- It was located in Kerala and was called the Nalanda of the South, also known as Kandalur Salai. It is located near the Killi River around Valiyasala. It flourished between the 9th and 12th centuries.

Kanchipuram: Known as the Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Vishwavidyalaya (SCSYMV), it is a deemed-to-be university. In ancient times, it was called Ghatikasthan or place of learning. It was a major educational centre for Jainism and Buddhism between the first and fifth centuries.

Manikhet- The word Manikhet refers to the city of Manikyapur which was an important centre of Shikha in ancient times. It was located in the Kashmir region. It was a major centre of education and knowledge. It was not one of the famous universities but was still an important place of education.

Nagarjuna Vidyapeeth- It developed on the banks of the Krishna River around 600 AD. This institution attracted a lot of attention from students interested in Buddhist philosophy and various scientific subjects.