Q. During the reign of which ruler of Andhra Pradesh did Buddhism flourish, marked by significant patronage of monastic complexes and Buddhist art at Nagarjunakonda? Answer:
Virapurushadatta
Notes: Buddhism flourished under King Virapurushadatta of the Ikshvaku dynasty (3rd century CE), who patronized Buddha viharas, stupas, and learning centers at Nagarjunakonda in Andhra Pradesh.
