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____ was sent to various countries to propagate Dhamma by Emperor Ashoka.

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Dhammamahamatta

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Svetambaras

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Hinayana

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Mahayana

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Solution

The correct option is A Dhammamahamatta
Emperor Ashoka sent various emissaries to different countries to propagate Dhamma. They were called Dhammamahamatta. Ashoka sent his son Mahendra and his daughter Sanghamitra to Ceylon, modern day Sri Lanka to propagate his message of Dhamma.

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