Question

    Which place, during the Mauryan era, was the most

    famous educational center?
    A Nalanda Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Vaishali Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ujjain Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Takshila Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan Empire, made himself master of northern and north-western India, including Panjab. Chandragupta Maurya's advisor Kautilya (also known as Chanakya) was a teacher at Takshila. Under Chandragupta, Takshila became the provincial capital. During the reign of Chandragupta's grandson Aśoka, Takshila became a great Buddhist center of learning.

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