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

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

(a)

Andhra

(b)

Gandhara

(c)

Kalinga

(d)

Magadha

Answer:

(a)

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Explanation

The answer is (a). Dhanyakataka was located in the region of Andhra, which is present-day Andhra Pradesh, India. It was an important center during Satvahan Empire