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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

The entry of woman as a bhikshuni into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Vaisali

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vaisali”.
The entry of women as Bhikshuni into the sangha was allowed by the Buddha at Vaishali on the request of his disciple Anand.

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