Taxila was one of the chief centres for imparting

Taxila was celebrated above all as a centre for medical science and surgery, attracting students of healing from far afield.

It was not primarily a centre for veterinary science, though animal husbandry knowledge existed in the era.

It was not chiefly a centre for trade and commerce, being famed for scholarship rather than markets.

It was not a centre for international relations in any modern sense.

The legendary physician Jivaka is said to have trained in medicine at Taxila.

Taxila also taught grammar, philosophy, archery and many other subjects.