(also known as Kumragupta, reigned 415-55) and 1197 CE, supported by
patronage from Buddhist emperors like Harsha as well as later emperors from
the Pala Empire. The complex was built with red bricks and its ruins occupy
an area of 14 hectares. At its peak, the university attracted scholars and
students from as far away as China, Greece, and Persia. Nalanda was
sacked by Turkic Muslim invaders under Bakhtiyar Khalji in 1193, a milestone
in the decline of Buddhism in India. In 2006, Singapore, China, India, Japan,
and other nations, announced a proposed plan to restore and revive the
ancient site as Nalanda International University. The great library of Nalanda
University was so vast that it is reported to have burned for three months after
the Moguls set fire to it, sacked and destroyed the monasteries, and drove
the monks from the site. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11:
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After breakfast sightseeing of Patna. Later assistance at hotel
and transfer to Hotel to board flight to Delhi.On arrival
assistance transfer to nearest airport Restaurant for Dinner.
After Dinner assistance and transfer to
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