GCAD, Thesis 2021
2.1.2 Medieval period Nalanda is founded in the 5th century AD, which is a very famous set of the ancient learning. it is the large Buddhist monastery in the ancient kingdom of Magadha, India. Later, it is declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Figure 9: Plan of the excavated ruins at Nalanda
(Source: A Gosh)
Nalanda became a monastery and a college with several areas of learning. it was the first international residential university in the world. Students came from all over the globe. And there around 10,000 students came to study in every year. Further the institute shares knowledge about philosophy, politics, law, science and arts. The Mughals wanted to educate more people and spread education. They permitted for both girls and boys for primary education, Akbar was a great spreadhead during medieval period and Fatehpur Sikri was the major center for Muslim education. 2.1.3 Pre-Independence The central govt. ran around one thousand schools for the children. It also offers the quality of education as the use English language came into the existence and spreading in India after the British Raj and the colonial system. This language is now being used as mode of communication and learning. This period changes the entire Indian education system. 2.1.4 post-Independence According to 93rd Amendment act, the government authorities decide to provide free and compulsory education for the children’s up to14. Although, Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) has been launched, this will help to make a wide growth of general and higher
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