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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.

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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.

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