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      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 AΕ›oka, Takshila became a great Buddhist center of learning.

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