The University of Nalanda c3.12

c3.12

Traditional and legendary accounts in Indian History—33, Hiuen Tsiang's legendary account of the foundation of *sanghārāmas* at Nālandā—33, Its consideration—34, The etymological explanation of the name 'Nālandā'—35, Nālandā, a sacred place oft visited by Buddha and Gosāla—36, Aśoka, Nāgārjuna and Nālandā—37, Fa-hien speaks of Nalagrāma and not Nālandā—38, Reasons—38-39, Summary of the causes why Nālandā of all places in Magadha became a seat of learning—40-41, Hiuen Tsiang's account of the various kings who built *sanghārāmas* at Nālandā—41-45, Examination of the soothsayer's prophecy—42, Identification of the kings mentioned by Hiuen Tsiang—46-51, The date of the royal-rise of Nālandā—51-53, Other kings who patronised Nālandā—53-61, Description of the Nālandā buildings—62-64.