Question
UPSC Prelims 2023 Question:
In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1: Andhra
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- Amaravati (Andhra) is the site of ancient Dhanyakataka, an important town in the Deccan and the capital of the later Satavahanas, mentioned in many inscriptions. A large Buddhist establishment was located here. The six occupational periods ranged from the 2nd century BCE to the 2nd/3rd century CE.
Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.
Subject: History | Buddhism and Jainism
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