Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c12.s18.1
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c12.s18.1
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Capitals, holy places, monasteries and temples were the centres of education in ancient India. Kings and feudal chiefs were, as a rule, patrons of learning. Various capitals of prosperous kingdoms, which used to attract many a man of learning and thus become centres of education are mentioned in the Jain texts. Benares was the chief centre of learning.