Multiple choice

What were the names of Ashoka's son and daughter?

  1. Megdutta & Shamlai

  2. Bhadrabahu & Sangli

  3. Mahinda & Sanghamitta

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ashoka's son Mahinda and daughter Sanghamitta played crucial roles in spreading Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Mahinda converted King Devanampiya Tissa, while Sanghamitta established the bhikkhuni (nun) order and brought the Bodhi tree sapling to Anuradhapura.