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Takshashila or "City of Cut Stone" does not require any introduction to anyone. The world's first University was established in Takshila then India, now in Pakistan. Its education and education system was renowned in India and across the borders. The university flourished from 600 BC to 500 AD. Some interesting facts about the university is down here 👇
It is said that at Takshashila, that Vaishampayana made the first recorded narration of the Mahabharata to Janamejaya.
The Vayu Purana traces the start of Takshashila, to Taksha, son of Bharata (brother of Raghu Ram Chandra). It finds continuous mention in numerous Jatakas too.
The Buddhist anthology of stories, Avadana-shataka mentions that “3.510 millions of stupas were erected at the request of the people of Taxila.
In India, Alexander had to pay the King of Taxiles, Omphis, (Ambi) 1000 talents of gold (more than 25 tons of gold) – to secure an alliance. To cement this alliance, Alexander gifted Ambhi with ˜a wardrobe of Persian robes, gold and silver ornaments, and 30 horses, 1000 talents in cash. 1000 talents is anywhere between 25,000-60,000 kg of gold!
A wide range of subjects like Vedas, Language, Grammar, Philosophy, Medicine, Surgery, Archery, Politics, Warfare, Astronomy, Astrology, Accounts, Commerce, Futurology, Documentation, Occult, Music, Dance etc were thought by experienced masters.
The list of subjects taught at Takshashila underwent many additions over the years, with even Greek being taught there after the Alexandrian conquests. Foreign savants were accorded as much importance as local teachers.
At one stage, it had 10,500 students including those from Babylon, Greece, Syria, and China.
Takshashila or "City of Cut Stone" does not require any introduction to anyone. The world's first University was established in Takshila then India, now in Pakistan. Its education and education system was renowned in India and across the borders. The university flourished from 600 BC to 500 AD. Some interesting facts about the university is down here 👇
It is said that at Takshashila, that Vaishampayana made the first recorded narration of the Mahabharata to Janamejaya.
The Vayu Purana traces the start of Takshashila, to Taksha, son of Bharata (brother of Raghu Ram Chandra). It finds continuous mention in numerous Jatakas too.
The Buddhist anthology of stories, Avadana-shataka mentions that “3.510 millions of stupas were erected at the request of the people of Taxila.
In India, Alexander had to pay the King of Taxiles, Omphis, (Ambi) 1000 talents of gold (more than 25 tons of gold) – to secure an alliance. To cement this alliance, Alexander gifted Ambhi with ˜a wardrobe of Persian robes, gold and silver ornaments, and 30 horses, 1000 talents in cash. 1000 talents is anywhere between 25,000-60,000 kg of gold!
A wide range of subjects like Vedas, Language, Grammar, Philosophy, Medicine, Surgery, Archery, Politics, Warfare, Astronomy, Astrology, Accounts, Commerce, Futurology, Documentation, Occult, Music, Dance etc were thought by experienced masters.
The list of subjects taught at Takshashila underwent many additions over the years, with even Greek being taught there after the Alexandrian conquests. Foreign savants were accorded as much importance as local teachers.
At one stage, it had 10,500 students including those from Babylon, Greece, Syria, and China.
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