Taxila university was one of the earliest universities in the world, located in what is now Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It was established in the 6th century BCE and attracted students from many countries who studied diverse topics including linguistics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. Some famous teachers included Panini and Chanakya, and students included Chandragupta Maurya and Charaka. The university emphasized a holistic education that developed students intellectually as well as spiritually according to the ancient Indian system.