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🏛️ 1. Multiple Declines and Destructions

Nalanda was not destroyed once, nor did it vanish overnight. It went through centuries of decline:

• It was founded in the 5th century CE (Gupta period) and thrived for nearly 700 years.

• It faced periodic attacks, loss of patronage, and natural decay over time.

• Evidence suggests decline began even before