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What was the main focus of education at Takshila?
What was the main focus of education at Takshila?
How many courses did Takshila offer in various fields?
How many courses did Takshila offer in various fields?
How many students from all over the world studied at Takshila?
How many students from all over the world studied at Takshila?
What happened to Takshila in the 5th century?
What happened to Takshila in the 5th century?
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How difficult were the entrance exams at Takshila?
How difficult were the entrance exams at Takshila?
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Study Notes
- Takshila was the world's first university, established in 700 BC in Pakistan.
- It was an important center for Vedic/Hindu and Buddhist learning.
- More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied here.
- It offered over sixty different courses in various fields.
- Entrance exams were difficult, and only 3 out of 10 students passed.
- Students paid for their expenses or worked for their teachers if they couldn't pay.
- Famous scholars and personalities like Panini, Chanakya, and Charaka studied here.
- Takshila had lecture halls, laboratories, an observatory, and a massive library.
- It was damaged by Hephthalite invasions in the 5th century and gradually abandoned in the 7th century.
- Takshila was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.
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Test your knowledge about the ancient world's first university - Takshila! This quiz will take you on a journey through history, exploring the importance of Takshila as a center for Hindu, Buddhist, and Vedic learning. Discover fascinating facts about its courses, students, and famous alumni like Chanakya and Charaka. See if you can answer questions about the entrance exams, student expenses, and the university's impressive facilities. Take the quiz now and learn more about this incredible institution that was
