The old name of Texila is Taxila or Takshashila.
Takshashila, also transliterated as Taxila (meaning "City of Cut Stone" or "Takṣa Rock"), was a significant ancient city located in what is now Pakistan. It held prominence as an important city within the kingdom of Gandhara. The name reflects its historical and cultural significance as a major center of learning and trade in the subcontinent.
Therefore, both Taxila and Takshashila are considered its old names and are used interchangeably to refer to the ancient city.
