Which of the following ancient university was situated on the banks of the river Krishna in Vidarbha?

ASridhanya Katak ✓ Correct

BTalkshashila

CNalanda

DSakya

Correct answer: (A) Sridhanya Katak

Explanation

The ancient centre of learning on the banks of the Krishna river in Vidarbha was Sridhanya Katak.

It is associated with advanced Buddhist study in the region.

Takshashila lay in the north-west, not on the Krishna in Vidarbha.

Nalanda stood in present-day Bihar, far from this river.

Sakya refers to a clan and region unconnected with this site.

Sridhanyakataka is linked with the Kalachakra teachings of Buddhism.

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