Ancient History
2023
Buddhism and Jainism
Post-Mauryan Kingdoms
In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
B.Gandhara
A.Andhra
C.Kalinga
D.Magadha
Correct Answer: Option A
Dhanyakataka, which includes the sites of Amaravati and Dharanikota, was a prominent Buddhist center located in Andhra Pradesh.
It is associated with the Buddha as both a birthplace in a previous life and a preaching site.
Dhanyakataka served as the capital of the later Satavahanas.
Under the Satavahanas, the Dhanyakataka (Amaravati) region became a major stronghold of Mahayana Buddhism, while the Sthaviravadins were more popular in the north.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
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