‘Taxila’, the famous centre of learning, was the capital of which Mahajanapada in ancient India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Taxila - Gandhara Mahajanapada -
Among the 16 Mahajanapadas of ancient India, Gandhara was a very important janapada, with Taxila as its capital.
Taxila is currently located in Pakistan's Punjab province (near Rawalpindi). It was situated between the Indus River and the Jhelum River.
Global Center of Learning: Taxila University is considered one of the oldest universities in the world. Ayurveda, politics, economics, and military science were taught here.
Famous Personalities: The great economist and politician Chanakya (Kautilya) was a professor here. Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, the renowned physician Jivaka, and the grammarian Panini were also associated with this center.