Takshashila (600 BCE) was the world’s first university, where students studied subjects like medicine, astronomy, and military sciences.
Founded in the 5th century CE, Nalanda was a global learning hub with a vast library and thousands of students from different countries.
Established in the 8th century CE, Vikramshila specialized in Buddhist studies and was known for its rigorous education system.
A major center for Buddhist and Brahmanical studies, Valabhi flourished between the 6th and 12th centuries CE, attracting scholars from far and wide.
An ancient university in Odisha, Pushpagiri was an important center for Buddhist teachings and had connections with Nalanda and Vikramshila.
Located in Kashmir, Sharada Peeth was an ancient learning center dedicated to Sanskrit, Vedic studies, and Hindu philosophy.
Mithila was known for its advanced studies in logic, philosophy, and law, producing some of India's greatest scholars.
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