Taxila (Takshashila): The Ancient University That Defined Early Indian Civilisation
The ancient city of Taxila, historically known as Takshashila, is widely recognised as one of the world’s earliest and most influential centres of higher education. Founded around 700 BC, it thrived as a global hub of learning at a time when structured educational institutions were still unknown in most parts of the world. Taxila served as a symbol of intellectual progress in the Indian subcontinent, attracting over 10,500 students from regions including Central Asia, Persia, and beyond. For thousands of years, the area where Taxila was located was part of a continuous and interconnected Indian civilisational space, a shared heritage that remained intact until the historic division...