A. Nalanda was a Buddhist center of learning
B. Chanakya was a student and later teacher at Nalanda
C. Takshashila was a Brahminical center of learning
D. Nalanda was at the banks of Narmada
E. Takshashila was in Nepal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
This section evaluates the given statements about Nalanda and Takshashila, ancient centers of learning, to identify the correct ones.
Nalanda was indeed a prominent center for Buddhist philosophy and education in ancient India, attracting scholars from across Asia. Statement A is correct.
Chanakya, the famous Mauryan strategist, is historically linked to Takshashila as a teacher. There is no significant historical evidence connecting him as a student or teacher at Nalanda. Statement B is incorrect.
Takshashila, located in Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan), was a renowned institution that offered education in various fields, including Vedic studies (Brahminical) and other disciplines. Statement C is correct.
Nalanda is situated in the state of Bihar in eastern India. The Narmada River flows through central India. Thus, Nalanda was not located on the banks of the Narmada. Statement D is incorrect.
Takshashila was located in the ancient region of Gandhara, which corresponds to modern-day northwestern Pakistan. It was not situated in Nepal. Statement E is incorrect.
Based on the analysis, the correct statements are A and C. Therefore, the option that includes only A and C is the correct answer.
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