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Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times Q1. Trace the spread of Mahayana Buddhism into Central Asia and Tibet. What role did Indian universities play in this diffusion? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The Chinese protest over PM’s …
Source: IE Context: The 14th Dalai Lama declared that the Gaden Phodrang Trust would be the sole authority to recognize his reincarnation, reaffirming his earlier 2011 statement. This announcement precedes his 90th birthday and reiterates Tibetan Buddhist autonomy in succession matters. About Gaden Phodrang Trust: Definition & Origin: The term ‘Gaden Phodrang’ originally referred to …
Source: IE Context: Vikramshila University has recently drawn attention due to renewed efforts aimed at reviving and transforming this ancient Buddhist learning centre into a prominent educational hub. About Vikramashila University: What is Vikramashila? It is an ancient Buddhist monastery and leading centre of learning in medieval India. Location: Situated at Antichak village near Kahalgaon, …
