Day 61 – Q 3. What evidences prove that India was a hub of education and learning during ancient time?
Q.3) What evidences prove that India was a hub of education and learning during ancient time?
Introduction:
In words of Mark Twain, “India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great-grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.”
Body:
Evidences to prove India was hub of education and learning during ancient times:
- World class universities at Nalanda and Takshashila.
- Students produced by these universities: Chanakya from Takshashila.
- Shad Darshanas: Evolution of six philosophies and their teachings.
- Travellers accounts.
- Ancient treasures and writings.
- Famous poets and their works: Aryabhatta, Sushrutha, Varaharamihira, Chanakya, Nagarguna, Thiruvalluvar, etc.
- Foreign students coming to India for studies and research purposes.
- Excellence in Science and arts.
- World’s first republic and Democracy: Buddha’s council, Sabha and samitis during early Vedic and Buddhist times.
Note: 1-2 lines explanation is required for all points.
Conclusion:
The above evidences prove that India was the center of excellence in education and beckoning light to the world. Also according to historical facts, Nalanda university library had 9 million books and when it was set fire by invaders, it took 3 months for the fire to completely burn down.
Best Answer: Lucku Verma
