Nalanda And Takshashila Universities
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EXAMIVERSE
Comparison Table
| Feature | Nalanda | Takshashila |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bihar, India | Taxila, Pakistan |
| Period | 5th–12th century CE | 700 BCE–5th century CE |
| Structure | Residential campus | Decentralized teacher-led |
| Subjects | Buddhist studies, logic | Vedas, medicine, warfare |
| Famous Scholars | Xuanzang, Dharmapala | Panini, Chanakya, Charaka |
| Decline | 12th century (invasion) | 5th century (invasion) |