Raktamrittika Mahavihara[1][2] was a renowned mahavihara (Buddhist monastic university) in ancient Bengal (modern-day West Bengal), India.[3][4] It was located in the city of Karnasuvarna and about 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of Kolkata.
The ruins of Raktamrittika Mahavihara
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| Location | Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India |
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| Region | Bengal |
| Coordinates | 24°01′32″N 88°11′10″E / 24.0254973°N 88.1862416°E / 24.0254973; 88.1862416 |
| Type | Centre of learning, ancient university |
| Length | 330 ft (100 m) |
| Width | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 10.22 ha (25.3 acres) |
| Height | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
| History | |
| Founded | 5th century |
| Abandoned | 12-13th century |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1962–1963, 1964–1965, 1966–1967, 1968–1969, 1971–1972, 1972-1973, 1981-1982 |
| Condition | In ruins |
| Ownership | Government of India |
| Management | Archaeological Survey of India, University of Calcutta |
| Public access | Yes |
The Mahavihara was established in the 5th century AD during the Gupta era, and is older than the Nalada Mahavihara.[5]
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