Arrange the following ancient Indian institutions from east to west:
A. Taxila
B. Nalanda
C. Vikramshila
D. Sharada Peeth
Select the correct answer from the options below:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) C, B, D, A. Arranging from east to west:
1. C. Vikramshila: Located in present-day Bihar, eastern India, near the Bhagalpur district, it is the easternmost of these institutions.
2. B. Nalanda: Also situated in Bihar, but slightly west of Vikramshila, Nalanda was a renowned Buddhist center of learning in ancient Magadha.
3. D. Sharada Peeth: Located in present-day Pakistan-administered Kashmir (near Neelum Valley), it was a prominent site for Hindu and Buddhist scholarship.
4. A. Taxila: Situated in modern-day Pakistan, near Islamabad, it was the westernmost institution among these and known for its teachings in various subjects.
Information Booster: 1. Vikramshila (C): Established by the Pala dynasty, known for its specialization in Tantric Buddhism.
2. Nalanda (B): Famous for its extensive library and Buddhist teachings, attracting students from across Asia.
3. Sharada Peeth (D): An ancient center for Hindu and Buddhist studies, dedicated to goddess Saraswati.
4. Taxila (A): One of the earliest known universities, with diverse disciplines, including philosophy, medicine, and politics.