The great economist Chanakya used to teach at which ancient university?
a. Vikramshila
b. Valabhi
c. Taxila
Answers
The great economist Chanakya used to teach at which ancient university?
Answer : Taxila University.
Extra Information :-
Who is Chanakya and where did he used to teach ?
Chanakya was an ancient Indian. teacher, philosopher, economist and royal advisor.
Traditionally, he was identified as Kautilya or Vishnugupta.
Initially, Chanakya was a Professor of economics and political science at the ancient university of "Takshashila".
Chanakya played an important role in establishment of Mauryan Empire.
He served as the chief advisor to both Mauryan emperor, Chandragupta and his son Bindusara.
Answer: Chaanakya used to teach in the University of Taxila.
Explanation:
>> Taxila is located in present Afghanistan.
>> University of Taxila is said to be the oldest University in the world.
>> Chaanakya is also known Kautilya or Vishnu Gupta was great economist in those times.
>> He wrote his famous book Arthashastra which gives detailed information about Mauryan empire.
>> Chanakya is also known as king maker as he developed the king qualities in Chandragupta Maurya and made him the king of India.
>> Chanakya was the prime minister in the court of Chandragupta Maurya and assisted him.