Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located? [2006] - PMF IAS

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Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?

Indus and Jhelum
Jhelum and Chenab
Chenab and Ravi
Ravi and Beas

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

Takshashila (Taxila) was a renowned ancient center of higher learning and a UNESCO World Heritage site located in present-day Rawalpindi, Pakistan, between the Indus and Jhelum rivers.

Answer: (a) Indus and Jhelum