Nagarjuni Caves were donated to which of the following sects by Mauryans?
Ajivika
The correct answer is Ajivika.
Lokayat: This school represented a materialistic and often skeptical viewpoint, challenging the authority of Vedas and traditional religious beliefs. While their ideas were discussed, it's unclear if they received significant state patronage in the form of donations like rock-cut caves. The donation of these caves provides valuable archaeological and historical evidence about the coexistence and patronage of different ascetic traditions during the powerful Mauryan empire.
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