Question

Explain the architectural features of Nalanda University.

Answer 1

Instructions:
The answer shall include the following points:

• Architectural design of Nalanda
• Three multistorey building of the University
• Library of Nalanda

Answer :

• Nalanda University was established during the 5th Century C.E. by Kumargupta I.
• The famous library of Nalanda University was known as ‘Dharmaganj’ - Mountain of Truth.
• University consisted of three multistorey building named - Ratnasagar, Ratnodadhi and Ratna Ranjak.
• Due to repeated invasions, the infrastructure of this marvelous institution was destroyed.