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Which of the following universities in ancient India attained celebrity as the seat of both Brahmanical and Buddhist learning during the time of Siddha Nagarjuna?

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  1. Nalanda
  2. Takshashila
  3. Dharmaganja
  4. Sridhanya Katak

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Option 4 : Sridhanya Katak
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The correct answer is Sridhanya Katak in ancient India attained celebrity as the seat of both Brahmanical and Buddhist learning during the time of Siddha NagarjunaImportant Points

Sridhanya Katak University:

  • Indian Sridhanya Katak University attained fame as a seat of learning for both Brahmanical and Buddhist during the time of Siddha Nagarjuna.
  • Sridhanya Katak was situated on the banks of the Krishna. 

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Nalanda:
  • Nalanda was one of the most renowned universities of ancient India, and it was known for its excellence in teaching and research in various fields such as philosophy, logic, grammar, medicine, and more.
  • It was a prominent center of Buddhist learning and many famous scholars, such as Nagarjuna, studied and taught there.
Takshashila:
  • Takshashila was an ancient university located in the northern region of India, in present-day Pakistan. 
  • It was one of the earliest universities in the world, and it was known for its excellence in teaching and research in various fields such as law, politics, medicine, and more.
  • It was a prominent center of learning during the time of the Mahajanapadas and the Maurya Empire.
Vikramshila University
  • It was one of the old Indian Universities. It was founded by Pala king Dharmapala in the later 7th century BCE.
  • It was located in the northern Magadha region that is 50 km east of Bhagalpur in Bihar.
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