Which one of the following places was not the centre of learning during early medieval period?
Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016
A. Nalanda
B. Vikramshila
C. Taxila
D. Uddantapur
Answer: Taxila
Option c is the correct answer.
During the early medieval period, Nalanda, Vikramshila, and Uddantapur were renowned centers of learning. However, Taxila was not a center of learning during this period. Taxila had been a significant center of education during ancient times, particularly during the Mauryan and Kushan periods. It was destroyed in
5
th
5
th
century due to Hun attacks.