In the context of ancient Punjab geography during the Mauryan period, Taxila served as the capital of which major provincial division?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Taxila served as the prominent capital of Uttarapath or the northern provincial division of the Mauryan Empire encompassing the Punjab and northwestern frontiers. Dakshinapath was governed from Suvarnagiri while Avanti was administered from Ujjain. Taxila was also a renowned center of higher education and learning attracting scholars from across the ancient world.