Dhanyakataka, also known as Amaravati, was a prominent city and a significant Buddhist center located in the Andhra region of ancient India. It flourished under the patronage of the Satavahanas and later the Ikshvakus and was associated with the Mahasanghika school of Buddhism, known for its famous stupa.
In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2023 · Topic: Buddhism (Major Ancient Buddhist Sites and their importance)
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