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

Explanation

  • Dhanyakataka was an ancient city situated in the region of South India (Andhra Pradesh). 

  • It was a significant Buddhist centre, particularly associated with the Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism during ancient times. 

  • The Mahasanghika sect (considered to be the origin of Mahayana Sect) was one of the early Buddhist schools that emerged in India, and Dhanyakataka played a crucial role in its development and propagation.

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