In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
Options
Andhra
Gandhara
Kalinga
Magadha
Correct Answer
Andhra
Explanation
Dhanyakataka, identified with present-day Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh, was an important Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghika sect. It was located near the Krishna River and known for its great stupa at Amaravati.