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

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(a) Andhra

(b) Gandhara

(c) Kalinga

(d) Magadha

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(d) Magadha.

Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist center under the Mahasanghikas, was actually located in the region of (d) Magadha.

Dhanyakataka, also known as Amaravati, was a major Buddhist center in ancient India, particularly during the period of the Mahasanghika sect. It was situated in the region of Magadha, which was a significant political and cultural center in ancient India.

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"Encyclopedia of Ancient Asian Civilizations" by Charles F. W. Higham, page 22.

Link: https://books.google.co.in/books?id=H1c1UIEVH9gC&pg=PA22&dq=dhanyakataka+magadha&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiCm8a_mZXzAhUMTBoKHTzFAnIQ6AEwAXoECAEQAg#v=onepage&q=dhanyakataka%20magadha&f=false 

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