Francois Bernier

Francois Bernier Francois Bernier was a French physician, traveler, and writer who lived from 1620 to 1688. He is best known for his travels to India and his writings on the subject. Bernier was born in the town of La Flèche in the Loire Valley of France. He studied medicine at the University of Paris … Read more

Vikramshila

Vikramshila: A Buddhist University in Ancient India Vikramshila was a Buddhist university in ancient India, located on the banks of the Ganges River in Bihar. It was founded in the 8th century by King Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty, and it flourished for over 300 years. The university was a major center of learning for … Read more