Education in Ancient India c7.2

c7.2

Different types of educational centres-Taxila-Effects of political vicissitudes on its educational system-Not a university of the modern type, but a cluster of private colleges-Strength of private colleges-Great fame of Taxila-Boarding and lodging arrangements-Subjects of study-Its later history and destruction-Benares-Its early educational activity-As a centre of Buddhist learning-As a centre of Hindu learning-Literary and educational activity under the Muslim rule-Nālandā University-Its rise in c. 400 A.D.-Lay-out of its campus-Buildings-Boarding and lodging arrangements-Number of scholars-High standard of scholarship and piety-Rush for admission from India and abroad-Library facilities-Lecture arrangements-Catholic and comprehensive curriculum-Administrative machinery-Work in Tibet-Destruction of the University-Valabhi University-Vikramaśilā University-Other Buddhist centres of learning-Hindu temple colleges-At Salotgi, Ennayiram, Tirumukkudal, Tiruvorriyur and Malkapuram-Some other temple schools and colleges-Agrahāra villages as centres of higher education-Tols.