Dharmapala established the Somapura Mahavihara, a good educational center of the time. Somapura Mahavihra, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned intellectual center until the 12th century. Its layout perfectly adapted to its religious function, this monastery city represents a unique artistic achievement.

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Dharmapala established the Somapura Mahavihara, a good educational center of the time. Somapura Mahavihra, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned intellectual center until the 12th century. Its layout perfectly adapted to its religious function, this monastery city represents a unique artistic achievement.

Rajendra I was the Chola king and under his reign Brihadishwar Temple of Tanjore was constructed. The world's first complete granite temple, the Brihadeshwara temple is a distinctive example of temple architecture during the Tamil Chola dynasty (ca. 3rd cen. BCE-1279 CE). This temple was originally built during the early 9th century CE by Rajaraja Chola I and dedicated to Shiva.

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Rajendra I was the Chola king and under his reign Brihadishwar Temple of Tanjore was constructed. The world's first complete granite temple, the Brihadeshwara temple is a distinctive example of temple architecture during the Tamil Chola dynasty (ca. 3rd cen. BCE-1279 CE). This temple was originally built during the early 9th century CE by Rajaraja Chola I and dedicated to Shiva.

As mentioned by Hiuen Tsang, 10,000 students were studying in the Nalanda University. Founded in the 5th Century AD, Nalanda is known as the ancient seat of learning. 2,000 teachers and 10,000 students from all over the Buddhist world lived and studied at Nalanda, the first Residential International University of the world. A walk in the ruins of the university, takes you to an era, that saw Indian leading in imparting knowledge, to the world- the era when India was a coveted place for studies. The University flourished during the 5th and 12th century.

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As mentioned by Hiuen Tsang, 10,000 students were studying in the Nalanda University. Founded in the 5th Century AD, Nalanda is known as the ancient seat of learning. 2,000 teachers and 10,000 students from all over the Buddhist world lived and studied at Nalanda, the first Residential International University of the world. A walk in the ruins of the university, takes you to an era, that saw Indian leading in imparting knowledge, to the world- the era when India was a coveted place for studies. The University flourished during the 5th and 12th century.

Dantidurga, the Rashtrakuta rulers, is known to have made the 'Hiranya-garbha-dana' at Ujjaini. Rashtrakutas were subordinate to the Chahlukyas. Dantidugra, a Rashtrakuta chief, threw his Chalukyan overlord and performed Hiranya-garbha, a ritual that is thought to lead to the rebirth of the sacrifice as a Kshatriya. Dantidurga, thus, founded the Rashtrakuta empire.

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Dantidurga, the Rashtrakuta rulers, is known to have made the 'Hiranya-garbha-dana' at Ujjaini. Rashtrakutas were subordinate to the Chahlukyas. Dantidugra, a Rashtrakuta chief, threw his Chalukyan overlord and performed Hiranya-garbha, a ritual that is thought to lead to the rebirth of the sacrifice as a Kshatriya. Dantidurga, thus, founded the Rashtrakuta empire.

Harsha has been criticised by Kalhana for confiscating the temple. Harsha (r.1089-1111) started out as a capable and noble king.Then ran into financial trouble because of his spending habits and became an evil person.For the gold, he started raiding temples and started destroying statues. Harsha never felt himself as a "Hindu" king as there was no people who felt themselves to be "Hindus" in those days.

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Harsha has been criticised by Kalhana for confiscating the temple. Harsha (r.1089-1111) started out as a capable and noble king.Then ran into financial trouble because of his spending habits and became an evil person.For the gold, he started raiding temples and started destroying statues. Harsha never felt himself as a "Hindu" king as there was no people who felt themselves to be "Hindus" in those days.