Standardisation of the architecture of viharas and the evolution of temple-like chaitya into Nalanda prototypes manifests the sustained interchange and patronage towards the expansion of physical ...

Currently, a humble structure houses a site museum at the Nalanda ruins located in the eponymous town about 98 km from Bihar's capital Patna.

Established in 1971, the museum houses relics unearthed from the Nalanda University. The museum is divided into four main galleries housing 13463 relics that have been excavated from 349 sites.

Abhay Kumar's book examines how Nalanda became a leading centre of knowledge, studying its contributions to science, mathematics, philosophy, art, architecture, and poetry. The book also ...