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Nalanda was a great centre of Buddhist learning in ancient times. A large number of Buddhist students from different parts of the world thronged the Nalanda University to study Buddhism. Lord Mahavira and Lord Buddha visited Nalanda quite frequently in the 6th century BC. There were thousands of students and teachers. The curricula of the university offered study of abstract knowledge like Philosophy, religion. Buddhism and scientific thoughts in astronomy, mathematics, anatomy etc. The Nalanda University received patronage from the great emperor, Harshavardhana and the Pala rulers. The famous Chinese pilgrims, Hieun Tsang and Fi Han were among the distinguished students of the Nalanda University. Hieun Tsang was impressed by the passion of the Indian people for learning.
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