Taxila was an Ancient city located in present-day Pakistan that served as the Capital of the ancient region of Gandhara. The city was founded in the 6th century BCE and was an important center of trade and commerce, as well as a center of learning and culture.

Taxila was located along the Silk Road, a network of trade routes that connected the East and the West, and it was a hub of cultural exchange between the two regions. The city was also an important center of Buddhist learning and was home to a renowned university that attracted students from all over Asia and the Middle East.

Taxila was ruled by several different empires throughout its history, including the Mauryans, the Greeks, and the Kushans. It was a cosmopolitan city, with a diverse population that included Hindus, Buddhists, and Greeks. Despite its long and illustrious history, Taxila eventually declined and was abandoned. It was rediscovered in the 19th century and is now a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.