Question

State your opinion.

Ancient Taxila was the centre of knowledge and education.

Answer 1

1. Buddhist literature and writings of the Greek historians give information about Taxila.
2. There were several learned individuals (Acharyas) staying in Taxila.
3. Many students from various regions of the Indian subcontinent were attracted to Taxila because of the fame of the acharyas.
4. Thus, Taxila had become a great centre of education.
5. Thereby it had assumed the magnitude of a natural university.