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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

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

A
Andhra
B
Gandhara
C
Kalinga
D
Magadha
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, was located in which one of the following regions?
Correct Answer
Andhra
Subject: History.Context: Ancient Buddhist Centres.Details: Dhanyakataka (present-day Amaravati/Dharanikota in Andhra Pradesh) was a major centre of Mahayana Bu......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
Ref. Subject History
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Ancient India
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject ▼
History.
Context ▼
Ancient Buddhist Centres.
Details ▼
Dhanyakataka (present-day Amaravati/Dharanikota in Andhra Pradesh) was a major centre of Mahayana Buddhism and the seat of the Mahasanghika sect. It flourished under the Satavahanas and Ikshvakus in the ancient Andhra region.
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