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In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

UPSC · 2023 · Art & Culture
Question:
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
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.

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