Alexander's invasion added Greek information and technology to Taxila.
Alexander's invasion brought Greek knowledge and science to Taxila.
One of the greatest universities of the ancient world was founded at Taxila.
In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India,
after crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila.
Taxila is considered the first university in the world,
which was started in 700 BC.
The Raja of Taxila knowing Alexander's vast army's reputation gave him a welcome instead of resistance.
Taxila: It served as a major centre on the important
land route between India and Central Asia.
Our destination is Taxila, an ancient city of the Gandhara kingdom and a centre of Buddhist learning.
The main ruins of Taxila include four major cities,
each belonging to a distinct time period, at three different sites.
Alexander stayed at Taxila for some time then got here throughout Raja Porus
who was the ruler of the territories east of Jehlum.
However, it should be noted that he ruled from India but he was a son
of Potohar region and a Prince of Taxila.
It's a short drive from Taxila back to the capital,
during which we spot thousand-year-old petroglyphs(rock art) at the side of the road.
The Taxila University was a renowned center of learning in ancient times,
where scholars from all over the world came to seek higher education.
However, it ought to be mentioned that he ruled from India however he became a
son of Potohar area and a Prince of Taxila.
The Vedas, Vedic rituals and its ancillary sciences called the Vedangas,
were part of the curriculum at ancient universities such as at Taxila, Nalanda and Vikramashila.
The highly formalized methods of Vedic learning helped
inspire the establishment of large teaching institutions such as Taxila, Nalanda,
and Vikramashila which are often characterised as India's early universities.
During the ancient period there were many famous and
important centers of learning in India- Taxila and Nalanda, where thousands of students from all over studied different subjects.