alleryThe Taksashila University was a renowned centre of learning in which Mahajanapada?
AAvanti
BKosala
CVatsa
DGandhara
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Gandhara
1. Taksashila was the later capital of Gandhara.
2. Its university drew scholars from around the world.
3. Avanti, Kosala and Vatsa had other cities as capitals.
_Source: Wikipedia, Mahajanapadas, section Gandhāra_
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