Nalanda is a place in Bihar which was famous in
history for Nalanda Mahavihara ( university) , a large Buddhist monastery, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in
India.
It is a famous place in Bihar ,
India .
The site is located about 95 kilometres (59 mi) southeast of capital city of Patna near the city of Bihar Sharif, and was a centre of learning since ancient times . It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.