Ancient Mithila University

Map of the Full Mithila Region in the Indian Subcontinent

Janaki Mandir, Janakpur, Nepal. It is believed as the site of the capital of the King Shreedhwaj Janaka, the father of Princess Sita in Ramayana.

Ruins of Balirajgarh fort, Madhubani, Site of Ancient Mithila University. Some scholars claimed the site as the capital of the King Janaka.

The Great Vedic Scholars at the court of the King Janaka

Ancient Mithila University was an ancient university and was famous for Nyaya Shastra and logical sciences. The headquarter of the university was at the court of the King Janaka. There was a council of debate at the court of King Janaka known as Parishad (CIRCA 900 - 500 BC ). It is also known as Samsad, Samiti, Sabha, Parisad, or Parsad. It was a council of learned Brahmins. The council was authorised to award degree and upadhis to scholars taking part in the debates at the court.

Table of Contents

• Background of the Ancient Mithila University
• History of the university in mediaeval period
• Examination System of the university
• Educational System of the university
• Astronomy and Astrology in Mithila
• Political Sciences in Mithila
• Birth of Nabadwip University

See Also

The Teachings of Yajnavalkya