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Viharas were places where Buddhist monks imparted education. What other purpose/purposes did Viharas serve?

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Stores of treasures as a holy place would not be attacked.
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Entertainment activities for the kings.
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Treatment of people with physical ailment.
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Trading of goods to run the Viharas.
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The correct option is C Treatment of people with physical ailment.
Viharas are living places of monks where Buddhist education was imparted. The monks taught Buddhist scriptures to the desciples. Apart from this, people with physical ailment were also treated in Viharas. Ordinary people like farmers and artisans made donations for building and expenses of Viharas.

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