Takshashila: Renowned Learning Center That Attracted Buddhist Masters, Disciples And Students Of The World
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - According to available ancient references, Takshashila was the first and earliest Buddhist center of Vedic learning, and the city of Takshashila itself also flourished as the center of trade and commerce, which took place under the early dynasties of rulers.
Scholars date this ancient university from approximately 400-500 BC to 550 AD, meaning it gained its reputation at least several centuries before Christ and maintained its prominence until the city's destruction in the 5th century AD.
The city is said to have been founded by the son of the legendary hero Rama's brother.
According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama's brother Bharata established two important cities, Takshashila and Pushkalavati, and installed his two sons, Pushkala and Taksha, to rule them.
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