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

1.Sri Chaitanya

2.Panini

3.Nagarjuna

4.Chanakya

A1 and 3

B2, 3 and 4

C1, 2, and 3

D2 and 4 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 2 and 4

Explanation

Panini and Chanakya are traditionally said to have studied at Takshashila, the famed ancient centre of learning.

Statement 2 names Panini, the great grammarian associated with Takshashila.

Statement 4 names Chanakya, the political thinker and teacher linked with the same centre.

Statement 1, Sri Chaitanya, was a later Bhakti saint connected with Navadeep in Bengal.

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

Takshashila was renowned for medicine, grammar, statecraft and the arts of war.

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