The University of Nalanda c3.33

c3.33

Why could not Nālandā be rebuilt after its destruction by the Mohammedans—207-208, Reasons—208, The gradual unpopularity and downfall of Buddhism—208, Extraneous and internal causes of the downfall—208, Loss of royal patronage—208-209, Cultural degeneration—209-210, Śaṅkara's refutation of its philosophy—210-211, Destruction of the visible existence of Buddhism, viz., the Buddhist monasteries—211-212, Bakhtiyar Khilji attacks the Fort of Bihar—212, The date of destruction of the monasteries at Nālandā—212-214, Causes of the failure of Nālandā's regeneration after its destruction by the Mohammedans—214.