[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Education in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.altekar-1934-2) › c7.2 # Education in Ancient India c7.2 Education in Ancient India c7.2 - **Language:** English ### [c7.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.altekar-1934-2.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. - [Previous: c7.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.altekar-1934-2.c7.1) - [Next: c7.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.altekar-1934-2.c7.3) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.altekar-1934-2.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.altekar-1934-2.c7.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.altekar-1934-2.c7.2) · Pramāṇa