LEARNING, including religious teachings of Buddhism.It continued to attract students from around the world until its destruction in the 5th century CE.It was known for its higher education and the curriculum comprised the study of ancient scriptures, LAW, medicine, astronomy, military science and the eighteen silpas or arts.Among its noted pupils were the legendary Indian GRAMMARIAN, Panini.Panini was an expert in language and grammar and authored one of the greatest works on grammar called Ashtadhyayi.Jivaka, one of the most renowned physicians in ancient India, and Chanakya (also known as Kautilya), a skilled exponent of statecraft, both studied here.Students came to Takshashila from Kashi, Kosala, MAGADHA and also from other countries in spite of the long and arduous journey they had to undertake.Takshashila was an ancient Indian city, which is now in north-western Pakistan.It is an IMPORTANT archaeological site and the UNESCO declared it to be a World Heritage Site in 1980.Archaeologist Alexander Cunningham discovered its ruins in the mid-19th century.