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University of ancient Taxila
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The university of ancient Taxila was a center of Sanskrit and Vedic learning in Taxila, South Asia, Now in present-day Punjab, Pakistan. It was established as a centre of education in religious and se
Ruins of ancient Taxila University at Bhir Mound archaeological site
Ruins of ancient Taxila University at Bhir Mound archaeological site
Students with their oblong palettes used for writing, in the Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara. The young Buddha accompanying them to go to school is als
Students with their oblong palettes used for writing, in the Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara. The young Buddha accompanying them to go to school is also part of the complete scene. 2nd-3rd century CE, Victoria and Albert Museum.
Bhir Mound, excavation of ancient buildings
Bhir Mound, excavation of ancient buildings
Toramana
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Toramana, also called Toramana Shahi Jauvla, was the king of the Alchon Huns from 493 until his death in 515. Toramana consolidated the Alchon power in Punjab, and conquered northern and central India
University of ancient Taxila
…living there may not have had official membership of particular colleges, in contrast to the later Nalanda university in Bihar. The destruction by Toramana in the 5th century CE seem to have put an end to the activities of Taxila as a centre of learning. Influential teachers who are said to have taught at…
Toramana portrait and initials Tora
Toramana portrait and initials Tora
The Eran boar (left) on which an inscription relating to Toramana can be found.
The Eran boar (left) on which an inscription relating to Toramana can be found.
The Eran boar inscription.
The Eran boar inscription.
A rare gold coin of Toramana with Lakshmi on the reverse (c. 490–515), inspired from contemporary Gupta coins, such as those of Narasimhagupta Baladit
A rare gold coin of Toramana with Lakshmi on the reverse (c. 490–515), inspired from contemporary Gupta coins, such as those of Narasimhagupta Baladitya. The obverse legend reads "avanipati torama(no) vijitya vasudham divam jayati": "The lord of the earth, Toramana, having conquered the earth, wins Heaven".