Ancient Education System of India
Question 1: Why were travellers attracted towards India? Answer: The fame of Indian culture, wealth, religions, philosophies, art, architecture, as well as its educational practices had spread far and wide. Also, the education system of ancient times was regarded as a source for the knowledge, traditions and practices that guided and encouraged humanity. So to the travellers, India was a land of wonder and they were attracted towards our country. Question 2: What were the sources of the ancient education system? Answer : The ancient system of education was the education of the Vedas, Brahmanas, Upanishads and Dharmasutras. Medical treatises of Charaka and Sushruta teachings were the sources of learning. Question 3: What were the features of education system in ancient India? Answer: Some of the features of education system in ancient India included the following: (i) Teaching and learning followed the tenets of Vedas and Upanishads fulfilling duties...