From Ashes to Glory: Reviving Nalanda University’s Legacy | XploreIndia Documentary

Nalanda University: The Glorious Past and Revival | Ancient India’s Knowledge Hub Unveiled

Welcome to our journey into the heart of ancient India, where knowledge once thrived and inspired the world! 📚🌏

In this captivating Documentary, we explore the Glorious History of Nalanda University, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious educational institutions. Established over 1,500 years ago in Bihar, India, Nalanda was not just a center of Buddhist learning but a thriving global university where subjects like Mathematics, Medicine, Philosophy, and Architecture were taught to scholars from across Asia, including countries like China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Persia, and Turkey.

🌟 A Beacon of Global Knowledge:

Founded during the Gupta Dynasty by King Shakraditya (Kumaragupta I), Nalanda was home to renowned scholars such as Acharya Shilabhadra, Dinnaga, Dharmakirti, and the great Chinese monk Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang). Imagine a place where over 10,000 students and 1,500 teachers exchanged ideas, debated philosophies, and expanded the frontiers of human knowledge. At its peak, it housed a vast library, the legendary DharmaGanj, which stored millions of manuscripts on subjects ranging from Vedic texts to Astronomy and Medicine.

🔥 The Tragic Decline:

But, like all great empires, Nalanda’s glory met a tragic end. In 1193 AD, the invading forces of Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji set the university ablaze, reducing its rich heritage to ashes. For months, the skies of Nalanda were darkened by the smoke of burning manuscripts, marking the end of an era that saw India as the fountainhead of global education.

Yet, there are also alternative theories that suggest other factors for its decline. From accidental fires within the monasteries’ kitchen, to the rise of Vikramshila University that diverted royal funding, multiple narratives surround the university’s fall.

🏛️ The Revival of Nalanda:

The ruins of Nalanda stood silent for centuries until a new era of rejuvenation began. In 2016, Nalanda was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and efforts to restore its legacy commenced. A new, modern Nalanda University was established, symbolizing the revival of India’s ancient academic heritage. The university’s chancellors, including Nobel laureate Amartya Sen and Singapore’s George Yeo, are determined to bring back its global reputation.

The magnificent history of Nalanda University, which is an integral part of India's heritage, has been beautifully expressed in a famous poem with great beauty:

कुमारगुप्त का स्वप्न था मैं
महापुरुषों का संकल्प था मैं
मैं धर्माचार्यों का विहार
मुझमें संस्कृति की थी पुकार
मैं धर्म गूंज कहलाता था
मुझमें विज्ञान समाता था
पर अकस्मात एक वार हुआ
मुझको एक द्वेषी निगल गया
निष्प्राण चिह्न भर शेष बचा
उद्भूत ज्ञान का बल गया
मैं नालंदा मैं नहीं बचा
मैं तिल तिल करता जल गया।

Join us as we unravel the glorious past, the tragic fall, and the inspiring revival of Nalanda University, a testament to India’s rich cultural and educational history.

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Producer - Karamjit Dua
Co-Producers - Devdarshan Chakrabortyy, Alpana Dubey & Vanshri Ratna
Head of Content - Devdarshan Chakrabortyy
Creative Director - Sahil Mehta
Business Head - Alpana Dubey
Senior Advisor - Major General V.D. Chowgule Retd.
Content Advisor Armed Forces - Col. Naresh Bhardwaj Retd.
Story & Research - Tajinder Kaur
Script - Devesh Nigam
Digital Marketing Executive – Sahar Dua
Research Executive - Aviva Tuteja
Legal Teams - Jotwani & Associates
Accounts and Finance Team - Teen Rang Business Management
Director of Photography - Binod Rai
Camera Team - Shishir Anand, Shashi Sharma, Ramesh Gosh, Sanjay Kumar Mandal
Sound Recordist - Lav Pratap Singh
Location – Tikli Bottom
Camera & Sound Equipment - Ambe Films, New Delhi, India
Makeup & Hair Stylist - Shruti Katyal
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