Universities and libraries from around the world have been the foundation of modern education. In India, they've played an essential part in the makeup of the society since the times of the Indus civilisation. The Indian subcontinent houses many such ancient institutions of learning, from North-West Pakistan to East India to even Bangladesh. Interestingly, these centres of education in the area were dedicated to teaching the Buddhist way of thought and life, and with the influence of Buddhism growing, many notable universities such as the ones in Nalanda and Somapura were established to propagate the teachings of Siddharth Gautam.
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Visit These Ancient Universities That Shaped Our World
From Oxford to Nalanda, take a virtual tour around the globe while visiting some of the world's oldest institutions. Some of these exist simply as ruins, while others have withstood the test of time
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The historical Oxford University continues to be a popular location for students
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The historical Oxford University continues to be a popular location for students
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