Nalanda University was one of the first universities in the world, founded in the 5th Century BC, and reported to have been visited by the Buddha during his lifetime. At its peak, in the 7th century AD, Nalanda held some 10,000 students when it was visited by the Chinese scholar Xuanzang.
For more information and pictures, see:
- Archaeology of India
- Nalanda University history, from the Nalanda Digital Library website
- Nalanda University, Wikipedia