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“Nalanda is a symbol of India's academic heritage and vibrant cultural exchange”. Elucidate with special references to foreign travelers' accounts.
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Syllabus: Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
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