Taxila University was located between which two rivers?

Options

A. Indus and Jhelum
B. Jhelum and Ravi
C. Beas and Indus
D. Satluj and Indus

Answer

A

Explanation

Taxila University, the world.s oldest university, was situated between the Indus and Jhelum (Hydaspes) rivers. It flourished from 600 BC to 500 A.D in the kingdom of Gandhara. 68 subjects were taught at this university and the minimum entry age, ancient texts show, was 16. At one stage, it had 10,500 students including those from Babylon, Greece, Syria, and China.