Who among the following are said to have had their education at Takshashila? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Sri Chaitanya

2.Panini

3.Nagarjuna

4.Chanakya

A1 and 3 only

B2, 3 and 4 only

C1, 2 and 3 only

D2 and 4 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 2 and 4 only

Explanation

Panini and Chanakya are the figures traditionally said to have studied at Takshashila.

Statement 2, Panini the grammarian, is linked to learning at Takshashila.

Statement 4, Chanakya, both studied and later taught at Takshashila.

Statement 1, Sri Chaitanya, was a much later Bengal saint with no Takshashila connection.

Statement 3, Nagarjuna, is chiefly associated with Nalanda rather than Takshashila.

Takshashila was renowned for medicine, law and military science in the ancient world.

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