Question : Which of the following was the capital of Mahajanapada 'Gandhara' in the 6th century BC?
Option 1: Hastinapur
Option 2: Mathura
Option 3: Taxila
Option 4: Varanasi
Correct Answer: Taxila
Solution : The correct answer is Taxila .
One of the sixteen Mahajanapadas, Taxila, was the capital of Gandhara. Located in modern-day Pakistan, Takshashila, commonly referred to as Taxila, was an old metropolis. In ancient India, it was a well-known educational institution and a significant hub of learning. Anguttara Nikaya also mentions its name.
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