Multiple choice general knowledge history

Where did Emperor Ashoka's Son Mahendra breathe his last?

  1. India

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Burma

  4. Tibet
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Emperor Ashoka's son Mahendra (Mahinda) was a Buddhist monk who went to Sri Lanka as a missionary to spread Buddhism. According to the Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa (Sri Lankan chronicles), he lived out his remaining days in Sri Lanka and died there. His mission successfully established Buddhism in the island nation.

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