History · From State to Empire
UGC NET July 2016 History
Amravati, an early historical site in Andhra Pradesh, was known as the following:
AChandavaram
BDharnikota ✓ Correct
CDhulikatta
DYelleswaram
Correct answer: (B) Dharnikota — Amravati was known as Dharnikota, so the answer is Dharnikota.
Explanation
★Amravati was known as Dharnikota, so the answer is Dharnikota.
★Amravati was formerly called Dharnikota.
★It was an important city in the history of Andhra.
★It was the capital of the Satavahana dynasty.
★It was once a holy site of Mahayana Buddhism.
★It had a large Buddhist stupa known as the Mahachaitya.
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