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About ratna sagar in the library of nalanda university?

The library of Nalanda was housed in three building. The first was Ratnododhi, second Ratnasagar and the third Ratnaranjaka. Ratnasagar was a nine storied building housing rare and sacred books .


Who founded vikramashila mahabihar?

Vikramashila Mahavihara was founded by the Pala king Dharmapala in the 8th century CE. It was established as a prominent center of Buddhist learning in India, rivaling the more famous Nalanda University. Dharmapala aimed to promote the study of Buddhism and to support the monastic community, contributing to the spread of Mahayana Buddhism in the region. The institution flourished until the decline of Buddhism in India during the medieval period.


What is the modern name of rajagriha?

It's Nalanda District


Did the Ghaznavid Turks convert to Buddhism and Hinduism?

Au contraire -- they embraced Islam. In fact, they became agents for the spread of Islam (by military force) into India south of the Indus region. They set the stage for the creation of the Delhi Sultanate in India under Muslim rule. Buddhism for the most part seems to have been actively discouraged (the destruction of the Buddhist "university" at Nalanda in 1193 was part of this). Hinduism, the religion of the majority of the population living in the Delhi Sultanate was tolerated. Hindus had to live under "protected" status which involved paying a small head tax.


Why do scholars focus on religious documents to understand ancient India?

Because of Its 1000 years of slavery, India has lost most of its ancient knowledge. Invaders did not only ruled, but also tried to destroy its culture. Nalanda and Takshila was center of learning. But Muslim invaders destroyed this treasure. Now Archeologist has nothing other than these religious documents.