Jaipur, Jan. 30 -- Author Abhay K's latest book titled 'Nalanda: How It Changed the World' was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival by well-known historian William Dalrymple, Professor Shailendra Raj Mehta. and author-historian Narayani Basu at Jaipur Literature Festival on Thursday.

The book unravels the mystery associated with the origin, rise and decline of Nalanda Mahavihara. Through extensive research, the book explores Nalanda's contributions in fields such as science, mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, art, architecture, religion, poetry, and medicine among other disciplines, mapping its global impact.

It also highlights the great luminaries who elevated its unparalleled reputation as the preeminent seat of knowledge, as w...