What ancient religion was Anuradhapura known to be the center of?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Jainism
Zoroastrianism
Answer
Anuradhapura is an ancient city in the north-central part of Sri Lanka. The city was the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom from the 4th century BCE to the 11th century CE, during which it was the center of Buddhism in the country. The city is home to a number of Buddhist temples and monasteries, as well as other historical sites.
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