Acharya Chanakya was a teacher in a Gurukul which was located in ______.

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answered Feb 27, 2022 by Pravask (114k points)
selected Feb 27, 2022 by tushark

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Takshshila

The correct answer is Takshshila.

Chanakya (also known as Kautilya or Vishnu Gupta (c. 370–283 BC) was an Indian teacher, philosopher, and royal adviser.
He was initially a professor of economics and political science at the ancient Takshashila University in Takshashila.
His real name was Vishnugupta, he adopted the name Chanakya as the son of Chanak and wrote the book Arthashatra in the name of Kautilya.
The first Mauryan emperor, Chandragupta, supported Chanakya in his rise to power.
He is generally credited for having played an important role in the Maurya Empire's establishment.
Chanakya served both Emperor Chandragupta and his son Bindusara as chief adviser.
He is considered a pioneer of politics and economics in India.
His book Arthasashtra still has significance in the modern world.
He told seven elements of a state which are:
Swami (The Ruler)
Amatya (The Minister)
Janapada (The Population)
Durga (The Fortified Capital)
Kosha (The Treasury)
Danda (The Army)
Mitra (Ally and Friend)