In which year, the Nalanda University was re-established in Bihar?

Question

In which year, the Nalanda University was re-established in Bihar?

1. A. 2005
2. B. 2007
3. C. 2008
4. D. 2014 (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — 2014

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 2014.

Key Points

• Nalanda University was re-established in Bihar in 2014, when it began its first academic session at Rajgir with a small batch of students.
• It was created by the Nalanda University Act, 2010, passed by the Indian Parliament following a proposal endorsed at the East Asia Summit, giving it the status of an international university with participation from several Asian countries.
• The university revives the legacy of the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara, founded in the 5th century CE under the Gupta ruler Kumaragupta I.
• The ancient institution attracted scholars from across Asia — including the Chinese pilgrims Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang) and I-tsing — and was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji around 1193 CE.
• The ruins of the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, and the new campus was inaugurated in 2024.

Exam Tip

• keep the three dates distinct — 2010 Act, 2014 session, 2016 UNESCO.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

बिहार में नालन्दा विश्वविद्यालय की पुनर्–स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई थी?

1. A. 2005
2. B. 2007
3. C. 2008
4. D. 2014