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Asked 2 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2014 · last asked 2023 · 20 total marks

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Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.

2023GS-110 marks

Taxila university was one of the oldest universities of the world with which were associated a number of renowned learned personalities of different disciplines. Its strategic location caused its fame to flourish, but unlike Nalanda, it is not considered as a university in the modern sense. Discuss.

2014GS-110 marks