Nalanda And Takshashila Universities
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EXAMIVERSE
Exam-Oriented Q&A
Q1: Where was Nalanda University located?
Answer: In present-day Bihar, India.
Q2: Who destroyed Nalanda University?
Answer: Bakhtiyar Khilji in the 12th century.
Q3: Name two subjects taught at Takshashila.
Answer: Medicine and military science.
Q4: Who was Panini?
Answer: A Sanskrit grammarian and alumnus of Takshashila.
Q5: What was unique about Nalanda’s library?
Answer: It had three buildings and was one of the largest in ancient times.