Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?
- AIndus and JhelumCorrect
- BJhelum and Chenab
- CChenab and Ravi
- DRavi and Beas
Explanation
Takshasila, also known as Taxila, was a major city in ancient India located in the Gandhara region. Geographically, it was situated in the Doab or the land between the Indus River and the Jhelum River. It served as a vital junction on the trade routes connecting Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent. Today, the ruins of this ancient city are located in the Rawalpindi District of Punjab, Pakistan, positioned specifically between the main streams of the Indus and the Jhelum. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
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