Revival of Nalanda University
Can one envision the era around 427 CE when a center for higher education was founded, enduring until the 13th century? Indeed, that was the legacy of Nalanda University of India, which significantly fostered the patronage of the arts and academics during the 5th and 6th centuries CE. Tragically, the university endured a man-made catastrophe that obliterated its treasures. It was a melting pot of diverse philosophies aimed at shaping a brighter future, and its vast collection of handwritten tomes was so extensive that it burned for months, ultimately lost to the misguided zeal to assert the dominance of one faith—a sentiment that persists in various forms today. Nalanda represented a hub of learning not confined to India; scholars from many nations actively engaged in the educational exchange as both educators and learners. This period has been termed the "Golden Age of India" by historians. The inauguration of the new campus on June 19, 2024, marks India's entry in...