Nalanda University was an ancient educational institution located in present-day Bihar, India. It was founded around the 5th century CE and flourished for several centuries, becoming a renowned center of learning in the world.

At Nalanda University, students from various parts of the world would gather to pursue knowledge and engage in intellectual pursuits. The university offered a wide range of subjects, including philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and literature. Scholars and teachers from different disciplines would come to Nalanda to impart knowledge and engage in intellectual debates.

The university had a vast library, known as the Nalanda Library, which was considered one of the largest and most prestigious libraries in ancient times. It housed a vast collection of manuscripts and texts, attracting scholars and researchers from far and wide.